西周 玉蚕|Pendant in the shape of a silk worm
Object type: Pendant
Department: Asian Art
Culture: China
Period: Western Zhou dynasty (1046–771 B.C.)
Date: ca. 10th century BCE
Medium: Jade (nephrite)
Dimensions: L. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); W. 1/4 in. (0.6 cm)
Classification: Jade
Credit line: Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 2006
Accession year: 2006
Tags: Insects