Disc, bi with spiral ornaments
| Accession Nr.: | 656 |
|---|---|
| Type: | religious or cult object; jade; stone carving |
| Date of production: |
4th–3rd centuries BC
Easter Zhou dynasty |
| Place of production: |
Chinese tradition calls discs with large diameter but small central hole bi discs. There is considerable dispute over their function. Texts of the Chinese classics describe them as the most excellent sacrifice to Heaven.