Pendant with dragon heads, interlaced dragons, and mask

About this artwork

Ornament; thin strip cut in arc of circle, ending in dragon (?) heads, of the type “p’ei huang [peihuang] 佩璜”; one perforation; translucent, grayish white flecked with golden tan; traces of cloudy white decomposition; decoration: carved in sensible relief and delicately incised; both sides alike; interlaced, stylized coiling bodies; one “t’ao t’ieh [taotie] 饕餮” mask.

About the Artist

Unknown

The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...