Ritual ImplementsChinese3rd century BCE-3rd century CE

Jade Disk with Four Animal Figures on the Rim

206 BCE - 220 CE (?)

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Pale green translucent nephrite with brownish markings

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

Diam. 16.5 x Thickness 0.7 cm (6 1/2 x 1/4 in.) 211 g

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