Carved jade pendant, palmate with carved birds and scrollwork, suspended from jade pi by tasselled silk cords, possibly Buddhist priests jewel of office, probably Chinese, 1801-1900
Details
- Category:
- Asian Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A652182
- Measurements:
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pendant: 188 mm x 8 mm,
cord extended: 360 mm
- type:
- pendant
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)