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Ceremonial Disk with Grain Pattern (Bi)
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Jade disks of later centuries developed from the Neolithic period’s plain design to incorporate dense surface decoration. This example bears raised dots with finely incised spirals--so-called grain patterns--arranged in diagonal rows.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Warring States period (475–221 BCE) |
|---|---|
| Date | 475–221 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | China, Warring States period (475–221 BCE) |
| Medium | jade (nephrite) |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Jade |
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