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Disc (Bi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pale green jade disc with a circular hole in the center, covered with evenly spaced small circular depressions. The disc is positioned upright on a gray surface with a darker gray background. The surface underneath and behind the jade disc shows a gradual transition from dark to light gray. The disc's coloration has hints of brown. The title of the piece is "Disc (Bi)" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
3rd–2nd century BCE
Medium
Jade
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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