Ritual ImplementsChinese18th-19th century

Archaistic Jade Notched Disk (Xuanji)

18th-19th century

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Mottled brown nephrite

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

18th-19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Diam. 15 x Depth 0.6 cm (5 7/8 x 1/4 in.)

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