Ritual Object (Bi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ritual Object (Bi) by unknown artist is a circular stone object with a hole in the center. The object is made of a mottled green and brown stone. The circular object has a rough texture and a small lip on the top edge. The hole in the center is circular and appears to be a uniform, smooth-edged opening. The surface of the object exhibits a mix of green, brown, and white colors, with visible veining and discoloration throughout. The background behind the object is plain white. The object appears to be a flat disc with a consistent thickness.