Ritual ImplementsChinese3rd century BCE-3rd century CE

Ornate Jade Disk

206 BCE - 220 CE (?)

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Dark green nephrite with light brown and russet spots

Culture

Chinese

Period

Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE

Century

3rd century BCE-3rd century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

0.5 x 16.5 cm (3/16 x 6 1/2 in.) unspecified: 312 g

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