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Disk (Bi)

ca.3200 BC -2200 BC (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Variegated dark green and brown


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Jade
Brief description
Disk (Bi), Jade, China, ca.3200 BC -2200 BC
Physical description
Variegated dark green and brown
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 17.8cm
  • Of hole diameter: 4.7cm
  • Thickness: 1cm
Style
Credit line
Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee
Production
Liangzhu culture
Bibliographic reference
Ming Wilson, 'Liangzhu Jades Rediscovered' in Oriental Art, Winter 1995/96, pp.2-8
Collection
Accession number
A.41-1936

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Record createdMay 8, 2000
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