The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of April 18, 2024
Pendant Plaque
c. 700–1000
Overall: 9.5 x 6.7 cm (3 3/4 x 2 5/8 in.)
John L. Severance Fund 1948.357
Location: not on view
Description
Xochipala jade carvings are typically composed almost entirely of curved lines. These were executed with hollow circular drills (perhaps made of bird bone or bamboo) of different diameters. The result is an animated figure that appears to be dancing.- Brummer CollectionBrummer Collection
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Source URL:
https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1948.357