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Notched Disk (Xuanji)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Notched Disk (Xuanji) by Unknown Artist is a gray stone object with a circular hole in the center. The object is shaped like a ring with two pointed ends. The stone is darker on the top left and gets lighter moving clockwise. The surface of the stone has a rough texture. The object appears to be symmetrical. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 2400–2000 BCE
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
580 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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