Disc with three bird heads on each side

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 63.21
Type: religious or cult object; jade; stone carving
Date of production:
4th-3rd century BC
Easter Zhou dynasty
Place of production:
Materials: jade
Techniques: engraved
Dimensions: diameter: 6.3 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.