Pendant with Scribe Figure
700–1000
- Medium
- jade
- Dimensions
- Overall: 7.3 x 4.5 x 0.5 cm (2 7/8 x 1 3/4 x 3/16 in.)
- Genre
- Jade
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Styles
About
The seated figure's high status is indicated by an elaborate headdress and jewelry, including earplugs, a necklace, and bracelets. Iin his right hand is a brush, perhaps for painting a book or mural.