Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-10th century BCE

Turquoise Dragon Pendant

11th-10th century BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Turquoise

Culture

Chinese

Period

Zhou dynasty, Western Zhou period, c. 1050-771 BCE

Century

11th-10th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

1.3 x 3.6 x 0.4 cm (1/2 x 1 7/16 x 3/16 in.)

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