Date: Ming (1368-1644)

Dimensions: Length 12.5 cm, Width 11.0 cm, Height 2.0 cm

Material: Jade, gemstones and gilded silver

Unearthed from the tomb of Gu Dongchuan’s wife, Dapuqiao, Huangpu District, Shanghai

• Object Type：
  • JADE
• Location：
  • Ancient Chinese Jade Gallery
• Tag：
  • pendant ming jade gemstone gilded silver tomb shanghai

Xiapei, evolved from Tang-dynasty peibo, a long scarf loosely worn over the shoulders, body and arms. The xiapei scarf was ornamented at its front end with a xiapeizhui (pendant for a xiapei scarf) which could be made of diverse materials, such as jade and gold. The Ming court placed strict guidelines on the use of xiapeizhui.