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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