Ornament in the shape of a hoof
Place of OriginLiaoning province, China; Liaoning province, Hongshan culture
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 viewLocation
- Gallery Location Gallery 14
700-256 BCE
1850-1940
475-221 BCE
475-221 BCE
770-256 BCE
approx. 1900
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 2200-2000 BCE
approx. 1900
approx. 1800-1900
1900-1950