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Ornament in the shape of a hoof
Ornament in the shape of a hoof

Ornament in the shape of a hoof

Place of OriginLiaoning province, China
Dateapprox. 4700-2900 BCE
PeriodNeolithic period, Hongshan culture (approx. 4700-2900 BCE)
MaterialsNephrite
DimensionsH. 6 in x W. 2 3/4 in x Diam. 3 3/8 in, H. 15.2 cm x W. 7 cm x Diam. 8.6 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60J226
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsJade And Stones
On View
On view
LocationGallery 14
More Information
The position in which excavated examples of this type of object have been found indicates that they were possibly used to hold the hair of the deceased.