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Jade Ornament in the Shape of Phoenix Crowned with Dragon
AnonymousBC1600-BC1046
National Palace Museum
Taipei, Taiwan
With hook, beak, and curled tail, the head of this phoenix bears a kui-dragon as a crown. The entire piece has been carved with great precision to give it great spirit.
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Details
- Title: Jade Ornament in the Shape of Phoenix Crowned with Dragon
- Creator: Anonymous
- Date Created: BC1600-BC1046
- Physical Dimensions: Length: 11.35 cm, width: 5 cm, thickness: 0.3 cm
- Type: Jades
- Rights: National Palace Museum
- Dynasty: Late Shang dynasty
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