Disc, bi
| Accession Nr.: | 62.519.1 |
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| Type: | religious or cult object; jade; stone carving |
| Date of production: |
8th–5th centuries BC
Easter Zhou dynasty |
| Place of production: |
| Materials: | jade |
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| Techniques: | faceted; silvered; with traces of gilding |
| Dimensions: | vastagság: 0.4 cm diameter: 12.7 cm |
Chinese tradition calls discs with large diameter but small central hole bi discs. They were widely used in the period of Spring and Autumn (770–475 BC) as offerings and ceremonial gifts.