Ritual ImplementsChinese4th-3rd millennium BCE
Jade 'Bi' Disk
c. 3300 - c. 2000 BCE
Dimensions
Diam. 22 x Thickness 0.7 cm (8 11/16 x 1/4 in.) Weight 623 g
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