Bi

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Object Name: 
Bi
Place Made: 
China
Accession Number: 
51.6.568
Dimensions: 
Overall Diam: 6.8 cm, Th: 0.3 cm
Location: 
On Display
Date: 
about 350-150 BCE
Web Description: 
仿玉谷纹玻璃璧

More Info

Department: 
Ancient
Provenance: 
Karlbeck, Ovar, Source
1975-05
Color: 
Translucent white glass
Technique: 
pressing
carving

Description

Primary Description: 
Bi. Translucent white glass in imitation of jade; pressed and carved. Flat disc with central circular opening; carved design of all over grain, pattern on both sides; slight line outline at both inner and outer rims. “Ruding”/ Grain pattern.