Ritual Object in the Form of an Annular Disk (yuan)

Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: Eastern Zhou dynasty, 770–221 BCE
Period: Springs and Autumns period, 770–476 BCE
Date: 7th–5th century BCE
Material: Jade (nephrite)
from: China, Asia
Classification: Jades, stone & mineral
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 233
Dimensions: height: 3/16 in. (0.5 cm)
diameter: 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm)
diameter of opening: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
weight: 5 oz. (0.1 kg)
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 84:1917

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