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Slit Disk

MOA: University of British Columbia

3065/6

Small round jade disk, very thin and flat, made of brown-green jade with darker brown specks and veins. A round hole has been cut through the centre of the piece, with a thin slit leading from it to the outer perimeter. The face of the disk is partially carved with a series of intersecting, curved lines.

  • History Of Use

    Slit disk for ritual use. Reproduction of a 7-8th century B.C.E. piece.

  • Type of Item disk
  • Culture Chinese
  • Material nephrite mineral
  • Measurements height 0.12 cm, diameter 5.2 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Oscar Gerson, Erika Gerson
  • Received from Erika Gerson
  • Made in China
  • Creation Date between 1875 and 1925
  • Ownership Date before 1966, before June 11, 2014
  • Acquisition Date on June 11, 2014
  • Condition excellent
  • Current Location Case 83
  • Accession Number 3065/0006

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