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Three Stone/Jade Ornaments, Possibly Belt Fittings
Three Stone/Jade Ornaments, Possibly Belt Fittings
Object Number 991-12-60/14976A
Display Title Three Stone/Jade Ornaments, Possibly Belt Fittings
Descriptions
Object Description Three stone/jade ornaments, possibly belt fittings. Two (a and b) are curved with endless knot ("PAN-CHANG") motif at one end. One (c) is rectangular with two slits in the middle and notched corners. Both a and b may have been used on braids (hair). c may have been used on tassels. (a and b) 3.2 cm. (?) x 2.5 cm. (?) x 1.7 cm. (?); (c) 2.9 cm. (?) x 1.5 cm. (?) x 1.5 cm. (?) x .4 cm. (?).
Inventory Description Pendant, jadeite, white, crescent, endless knot carved at one end, other blunt
Classification
  • Pendant
Department Ethnographic
Date late 19th century - early 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China
Materials Jadeite, Jade
Dimensions Overall: 3 x 1.6 x 0.3 cm (1 3/16 x 5/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 991-12-60/14976A
Provenance
Collector Sarah Pike Conger (1898 - 1905)
Donor Sarah Conger Buchan Jewell

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