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Yam's No. NR 2699

One Jade Pendant. Han. Chinese

Smithsonian 507

Square, tapering upwards.
On each of the four panels a hydra is
carved in low relief.
Hole through center, three-sixteenths inches 
in diameter at base.
Pale green, with silvery earth-encrustation.
Base 1 1/2" square; Top, 5/8" square.
Height, 1 5/8".
Purchased from Yamanaka & Co., New York, Voucher #   , March 1914,   30.00


Yam's No. NR 2899

One Jade Cylinder. Han. Chinese

Smithsonian 508

Hole drilled through entire length. 
The outer surface is decorated with hydras in low relief. 
Pale greenish-gray, with silvery earth-encrustation.
Length, 1 7/8".
Purchased from Yamanaka & Co., New York, Voucher #   , March 1914,   30.00


Yam's No. NR 2899

One Jade Pendant. Han. Chinese

Smithsonian 509

Axe-shaped.
Three edges articulated the fourth edge axe-shaped. The upper edge consists of a hydra beautifully carved. 
On either side incised designs of similar design like those found on the earliest Chinese bronzes. 
White, with brown discoloration and silvery earth-encrustation.
Length, 3 1/4". Thickness, 1/4".

Purchased from Yamanaka & Co., New York, Voucher #   , March 1914,   50.00


Yam's No. NR 2899

One Jade Pendant. Han. Chinese

Smithsonian 510

Axe-shaped, with rounded top through which a circular hole is drilled. Beneath the hole on each side two incised bands. 
Without decoration.
Greenish-gray with light brown discoloration and silvery earth-encrustation.
Length, 3 1/4". Greatest width, 2 1/16".

Purchased from Yamanaka & Co., New York, Voucher #   , March 1914,   15.00