Of circular bi-shape and convex section, the edges with three equidistant notches and serrations, one surface etched with two lines at right angles, the jade of mottled brown color with a small area of calcification

Notched Disc

Maker Chinese, Longshan Culture

DateNeolithic period, c. 2300-1700 BCE or later

Place of originChina, Asia

MediumBrown nephrite

DimensionsThickness x Diameter: 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. (0.6 x 13.3 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin

Object number2009.48.272

Collections

ASIAN

Visual DescriptionOf circular bi-shape and convex section, the edges with three equidistant notches and serrations, one surface etched with two lines at right angles, the jade of mottled brown color with a small area of calcification

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This large bi disc has been meticulously worked with a subtle concave rim rarely seen on bi discs of this size. Small circular bracelet-form jades from recent Liangzhu excavations show edges which are slightly concave in shape. This suggests an original bone-derived stylistic element. Although these wearable jades with concave edges are more frequently seen, this bi example of large size is most unusual. The surface of the bi disc is highly polished, and there has been much attention to both sha…

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