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Tongue Amulet in the Form of a Cicada

Date2nd century C.E.

Place createdChina, Asia

Mediumjade, nephrite

Dimensions2 5/8 × 1 1/4 × 1/4 in. (6.7 × 3.2 × 0.6 cm)

ClassificationsJewelry and Adornment

DepartmentEast Asian Art

Credit LineGift of Sylvan and Faith Golder

Accession Number2002.483

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