Ritual ImplementsChinese4th-3rd millennium BCE
Small Jade 'Bi' Disk
c. 4000 - c. 2000 BCE
Dimensions
Diam. 10 x Thickness 0.9 cm (3 15/16 x 3/8 in.) Weight 157 g
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