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

Culture: Chinese
Culture: Longshan culture, c.3000–c.2000 BCE
Period: Chinese Neolithic period, 8000–2000 BCE
Date: 2500–2000 BCE
Material: Jade (nephrite)
from: China, Asia
Classification: Jades
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 233
Dimensions: diameter: 14 3/8 in. (36.5 cm)
thickness: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
diameter of opening: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
weight: 8 lb. 3.2 oz. (3.7 kg)
Credit Line: Bequest of Samuel C. Davis
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 967:1940.2

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