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  1. Art History Animalia @[email protected] ·

    #Baturday 🦇:
    #Bat Pendant
    #AncientChina, Neolithic, Hongshan Culture (c. 4700-2900 BCE)
    8 x 5.5 x 1.5 cm, 95.5g
    ID’d as “plum crystal,” presumably plum blossom jade
    liveauctioneers.com/item/20902
    ℹ️ bats are auspicious animals in Chinese culture - this little guy was likely a lucky charm 🥰

    #baturday #bat #ancientchina