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Jade Head Ornament (玉頭冠飾)

Resource Identifier:
R001737

Description:
This is an openwork jade carving in the shape of a huang pendant. From the position in which it was found when excavated, it is believed to be a head ornament.

Date:
Late 14th-mid 11th century B.C.

Format:
Length 20.5, width 6.2 cm.

Coverage:
Tomb M2009, Hsi -pei-kang, Anyang, Honan

 

 

Institute of History and Philology, Academia Sinica

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