Accession No
1936.489
Description
Cicada nymph made of green glass, with a perforated rectangular projection on the underside. Possibly a pendant. Oval in shape, with the top side convex and the underside slightly curved. Features include: raised, circular eyes; incised lines between the eyes; parallel ridges along the body; a raised semicircle on each side of the body.
Place
Asia; East Asia; China
Period
3rd century BC Anyang
Source
Clarke, Louis C. G. [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1936.489
Cultural Affliation
Material
Glass
Local Term
Measurements
34mm
Events
Context (Acquisition Details)
Note on catalogue card for 1936.489: 'Bought by donor in New York from Messrs Yamanaka.'
Event Date 1936
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for 1936.489: 'Early glass cicada.'
Event Date 1936
Author: maa
Context (Display)
Old display label found with 1936.489 and 1936.490 reads: 'Jade cicadas, Anyang, 3rd century BC'.
Event Date 13/7/2001
Author: Lizzy Peneycad
Description (Physical description)
Pierced projection on the underside.
Event Date 13/7/2001
Author: Lizzy Peneycad
Description (Physical description)
Cicada nymph made of green glass, with a perforated rectangular projection on the underside. Possibly a pendant. Oval in shape, with the top side convex and the underside slightly curved. Features include: raised, circular eyes; incised lines between the eyes; parallel ridges along the body; a raised semicircle on each side of the body.
Event Date 1/11/2023
Author: Lizzy Peneycad
FM:65508
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