Bi Disk with Coiled Dragon Motif
China
(Western Han dynasty (206 BCE-8 CE))
Bi Disk with Coiled Dragon Motif
DateWestern Han Dynasty, 2nd-1st century BCE
Mediumgrey-green nephrite jade with incised decoration
Dimensionsobject: 1/4 x 9 3/8 in. (diam.) (0.6 x 23.8 cm)
ClassificationMATERIAL CULTURE
Credit LineSBMA, Museum purchase in honor of Deanne Gillette Violich with funds provided by her mother Ann Witter Gillette
Object number1998.18
Subject(s)
- animal
- dragon
- mythology
Collection
- Asian
Sub-Collection(s)
- Chinese
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China
Western Han dynasty (206 BCE-8 CE)
