Hollowed-out Pendant with Double Dragon Pattern

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Dates:

Song Dynasty

Size:

length 7.7cm; width 6.5cm

The heart-shaped pendant is made of two pieces of gold pressed together. Its center is slightly bulged while the edges are thin and are engraved with linking ball pattern and grass leaf pattern. Both sides of the pendant are engraved with double dragon pattern and the dragon tails roll upwards. There is a hole at the top of the pendant for wearing. A variety of gold and silver processing techniques are adopted in making this pendant, such as hammering, carving, welding, line-cutting, and molding. The pendant is tied to the bottom of the embroidered tasseled cape to make it hang down, which was part of the ceremonial dress worn by noblewomen in the Song Dynasty. Exquisite and delicate, it is a perfect combination of utility and decoration.