Bracelet
ca. 2500 BC (made)
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This bracelet was made in China in about 2500 BC, long before writing was invented. It might have been worn as an ornament or as an amulet to protect against evil or danger.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Nephrite jade, carved |
| Brief description | Bracelet, Jade, China, ca. 2500 BC |
| Physical description | Variegated dark green and brown. Of slightly concave profile. |
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| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee |
| Production | Liangzhu culture |
| Summary | This bracelet was made in China in about 2500 BC, long before writing was invented. It might have been worn as an ornament or as an amulet to protect against evil or danger. |
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| Accession number | A.57-1936 |
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| Record created | May 9, 2000 |
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