Ritual ImplementsChinese6th-5th century BCE

Jade Segment of a Small Disk (one of four)

6th cent. BCE - 5th cent. BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Thin segment of moderately translucent, grayish brown stone

Culture

Chinese

Period

Zhou dynasty, Spring and Autumn period, 770-476 BCE

Century

6th-5th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

2.7 x 5.7 cm (1 1/16 x 2 1/4 in.) unspecified: 3 g

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