• Disk (bi 璧)
  • Disk (bi 璧)

Disk (bi 璧)

Classification
Ceremonial Object
Maker(s)
Artist: Qijia culture 齊家 (ca. 2250-ca.1900 BCE)
Historical period(s)
Late Neolithic period, ca. 2250-1900 BCE
Object Date
ca. 2250-1900 BCE
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Dimension(s)
Diam x D: 13.9 × 0.6 cm (5 1/2 × 1/4 in)
Origin
Northwest China
Credit Line
Gift of Arthur M. Sackler
Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Collection
Accession Number
S1987.924

新石器時代晚期齊傢文化(公元前2250--1900年)
中國西北
軟玉
直徑13.9、厚0.6釐米
亞瑟 M. 賽克勒贈送
器物編號:S1987.924
On View Location
Currently not on view
Provenance
Previous owner(s)
Wells Objects of Art
C. Edward Wells (1898-1991)
Frank Caro Chinese Art (1962-1980)
Dr. Arthur M. Sackler (1913-1987)
Description
Central hole slanted. Ridge on one side of outer edge. Light green translucent jade with darker markings in brown and tan. Chipped on outer edge.
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