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Sapphire kneeling person-shaped pei-pendant
 

 

Shang Dynasty (16th century-11st century B.C.)

Unearthed at Anyang, Henan

Height: 5.6cm

Width: 2.8cm

The jade was unearthed at the Fuhao tomb of the Yin ruins. Fuhao was the wife of King Wuding of the Shang Dynasty. A hole was drilled under the neck of the jade person, through which a cord can be threaded for wearing.

 

 

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