Oracle Bone Necklace

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: bone;metal,brass;stone,chert?

DimensionsOverall (Le=approx meas from clasp to bottom centre piece of stone): 40 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineFrom the Rev. Dr. James M. Menzies collection, given by his son Arthur R. Menzies

Object number2003.029.101

DescriptionEight pieces of oracle bone and one piece of stone joined together with a delicate chain with a neck clasp. Each piece of bone or stone has a metal collar. Bone has incised partial inscriptions

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