Ritual Object in the Form of a Collared Disk (yuan)

Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: possibly Shang dynasty, c.1600–c.1046 BCE
Dynasty: possibly Western Zhou dynasty, 1050–771 BCE
Date: 11th century BCE
Material: Jade (nephrite)
made in: China, Asia
Classification: Jades, stone & mineral
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 233
Dimensions: height: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
diameter: 4 in. (10.2 cm)
diameter of opening: 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm)
weight: 3 oz. (0.1 kg)
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 1221:1920

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