Ritual ImplementsChinese2nd millennium BCE

Jade 'Yuan' Disk

c. 2000 BCE - c. 1000 BCE (?)

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Translucent, pale green, fine-grained nephrite with darker markings; surface polished smooth

Culture

Chinese

Period

Neolithic period

Century

2nd millennium BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

0.9 x 16.9 cm (3/8 x 6 5/8 in.) unspecified: 467 g

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