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1852.0708.1

disc; ornament (?)
Object Type
disc
ornament (?)
Museum number
1852,0708.1
Description
Jade disc. Archaistic bi-shaped disc with two chi dragons, one perhaps horned and the other hornless, with heads turned and scrolled tails carved in high relief with incised details. The reverse plain apart from one concentric circle with key fret design and some archaic style characters
School/style
Archaistic Type
Cultures/periods
Qing dynasty
Production date
19th century
Findspot
Found/Acquired: China
Asia: China
Materials
jade
Technique
carved
Dimensions
Diameter: Diameter: 21 centimetres
Location
Not on display
Subjects
dragon
Acquisition name
Donated by: Sir Augustus Wollaston Franks
Acquisition date
1852
Department
Asia
Registration number
1852,0708.1
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