Jade pendant in the shape of a dancer, Liao to Jin dynasty, 907-1234-China Archive

Image Number: K1C002229N000000000PAB
Dynasty: Song dynasty
Category: Jades
Function: Clothing and accessories
Material: Minerals/Jade Jewelry/Jade
Description:
It is grayish jade with dark brown spots. The utensil is in human shape, wearing a pointed hat with bird wings on both sides, a gown with a large round collar and high slits in the front, a belt with square ribs embedded in the waist, and short boots. The left hand is behind the ear; The right hand is horizontal at the waist, and the long sleeves seem to have spiral pleats due to the continuous rotation of the hands. One knee is slightly bent and the toes are on the ground, while the other foot is treading on the lotus leaf with the heel. His face is kind and smiling, which fully conveys the pleasure of dancing. Perforated, straight down from the top of the head to the bottom of the lotus leaf.