Amulet in the Form of a Seated Figure with Bovine Head, c. 4700-2920 BC, Cleveland Museum of Art: Ch
Amulet in the Form of a Seated Figure with Bovine Head, c. 4700-2920 BC, Cleveland Museum of Art: Chinese ArtWith a bovine head and four horns, this seated figurine was a powerful ritual and shamanic symbol. Drill holes above its shoulders form two interconnected perforations for suspension, suggesting that the jade was originally used as a pendant, presumably by the shaman performing the tasks of journeying to and communicating with the supernatural realms.Size: Overall: 13.2 cm (5 3/16 in.)Medium: jade (nephrite)https://clevelandart.org/art/1953.628 -- source link
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