Ceremonial Disk with Grain Pattern (Bi), 475-221 BC, Cleveland Museum of Art: Chinese ArtJade disks
Ceremonial Disk with Grain Pattern (Bi), 475-221 BC, Cleveland Museum of Art: Chinese ArtJade disks of later centuries developed from the Neolithic period’s plain design to incorporate dense surface decoration. This example bears raised dots with finely incised spirals–so-called grain patterns–arranged in diagonal rows.Size: Diameter: 18.4 cm (7 ¼ in.)Medium: jade (nephrite)https://clevelandart.org/art/1952.567 -- source link
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