The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of April 18, 2024

Pendant Plaque

Pendant Plaque

c. 700–1000
greenstone
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 Collection
    Brummer Collection
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1948.357