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

Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: Shang dynasty, c.1600–c.1046 BCE
Date: 13th–early 11th century BCE
Material: Jade (nephrite)
from: China, Asia
Classification: Jades, stone & mineral
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 233
Dimensions: height: 1/8 in. (0.3 cm)
diameter: 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm)
diameter of opening: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
weight: 1.1 oz.
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Charles Kunkel in memory of her brother, Dr. J. William Beckmann
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 465:1956

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