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White-speckled black stone amulet of a thick-bodied snake biting its own tail, forming a circle. Etchings detail the snake's scales and eyes.
  • White-speckled black stone amulet of a thick-bodied snake biting its own tail, forming a circle. Etchings detail the snake's scales and eyes.

Unknown Maker, Chinese

Serpent-shaped amulet

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, Chinese

Culture

Chinese

Title

Serpent-shaped amulet

Year

1900-1999

Medium

  • jade

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • jade

Materials

jade

Geography

Origin: China

Dimensions

5.1 cm (2 inches) (diameter)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Bequest of John M. Crawford, Jr.

Object Number

1989.110.6

Type

  • Amulets

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Unknown Maker, Chinese
Serpent-shaped amulet, 1900-1999
Jade
5.1 cm (2 inches) (diameter)
Bequest of John M. Crawford, Jr. 1989.110.6

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