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These discs were carved from slices taken from a block. A hole was drilled in the middle from one side, so the diameter of the hole is not even. The edges of the slice jade were cut to form a round disc shape and ground. As a result, discs from this Qijia culture area occur in various shapes, including round and oval. This one remains unfinished and as a result has a squared-off appearance
Diameter: 6.1 cm
Length: 21.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed
(1946)
by
Raphael, Oscar C.
2100 BC - 1600 BC
Accession number: O.49-1946
Primary reference Number: 167883
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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts
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