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Zoo-anthropomorphic jade earrings have been discovered across Taiwan, primarily in the northern and eastern regions. They have been found in archaeological sites associated with the Peinan (卑南), Huakangshan (花岡山), Yuanshan (圓山), and
Wanshan (萬山) cultures. In total, there have been 41 findings across
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of the beast point skyward, although its body was fragmented before burial. There is a previously-repaired hole in the fragmented portion. The earring measures 69 mm in length, 39 mm in width, and 4.5mm in thickness. It weighs 17g.
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of the human figures. While there are variations, including single-person or multiple-ring designs, jade pendants of this design are primarily found in Taiwan.
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One zoo-anthropomorphic jade earring, unearthed from the Peinan Site in 1984, was designated as a national treasure in 2012. It is now housed in the
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422:"臺灣出土玉器的技與藝——兼談古物分級 (The Craftsmanship and Artistry of Jade Artifacts Excavated in Taiwan: On Issues of Antiquity Classification)"
356:宋文薰 (Sung Wen-Hsun); 連照美 (Lien Chao-Mei) (1984). "臺灣史前時代人獸形玉玦耳飾 (Zoo-anthropomorphic Jade Earring in Prehistoric Taiwan)".
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In 2015, the zoo-anthropomorphic jade earrings were depicted on a
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style and stand on a horizontal plate attached to mastoids. The head and
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origin. Alternatively, it could symbolize the successful
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522:葉美珍 (Yeh Mei-Chen) (2010). "臺灣東海岸出土獸形玉飾初步研究".
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