Notched Disc
ca. 2000 BC-1500 BC (made)
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| Place of origin |
In the first few decades of the 20th century a fairly large number of jade rings with notches were excavated from neolithic sites. Their functions are not yet clear.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Nephrite jade, carved |
| Brief description | Notched disc, Nephrite jade, China, circa 2000-1500 BC |
| Physical description | Disc with severe notches, translucent light and dark green with dark striations. Thin and even, signs of wear on both sides. |
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| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee |
| Summary | In the first few decades of the 20th century a fairly large number of jade rings with notches were excavated from neolithic sites. Their functions are not yet clear. |
| Bibliographic reference | Ming Wilson, Chinese Jades, No. 16 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.45-1936 |
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| Record created | May 8, 2000 |
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