BI DISC WITH GRAIN STRIPES
Jade
China , Han Dynasty (B.C.202-A.D.220)
Dimensions: 10,5 x 9 x 0,5 cm
Weight: 84 grams
Bi-disk with grain pattern.
Bi is a flat disk having a circular concentric orifice in the center and the symbol of the deity heaven.
The Bi-disk is decorated with patterns of raised curls that are called "grain pattern".
There are two decorations in the form of cloud along its outer rim.
Aristocrats in ancient times wore small Bi-disks as decorations.
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Jade
China , Han Dynasty (B.C.202-A.D.220)
Dimensions: 10,5 x 9 x 0,5 cm
Weight: 84 grams
Bi-disk with grain pattern.
Bi is a flat disk having a circular concentric orifice in the center and the symbol of the deity heaven.
The Bi-disk is decorated with patterns of raised curls that are called "grain pattern".
There are two decorations in the form of cloud along its outer rim.
Aristocrats in ancient times wore small Bi-disks as decorations.