Ritual ImplementsChinese19th-20th century

Ornate Jade Ring-Disk

late 19th cent. - early 20th cent.

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Pale green, blackish brown, and russet nephrite with minor flaws

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

19th-20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

0.7 x 9.9 cm (1/4 x 3 7/8 in.) unspecified: 89 g

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