Bi Disk Item Number: N1.189 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A pale green jade bi disk (part a) in circular shape with carved patterns throughout, and a carved dragon on top. With custom wooden stand (part b).
Iconographic Meaning
Cosmic motifs. The earth is shown in the bottom portion of the disk, with dragons in the sky above. Sections are divided by design of cosmic lines.
Item History
- Made in China
- Owned by Leslie G. Kilborn before October 1966
- Received from Fyfe-Smith Memorial Oriental Collection Fund (Funding source) and Leslie G. Kilborn (Seller) during October 1966
What
- Name
- Bi Disk
- Identification Number
- N1.189 a-b
- Type of Item
- disk
- Material
- jade mineral and wood
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved
- Overall
- height 29.0 cm, width 18.8 cm, depth 6.7 cm
- Part A
- height 0.4 cm, diameter 18.8 cm
- Part B
- height 11.8 cm, width 7.4 cm, depth 6.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Leslie G. Kilborn
- Received from
- Fyfe-Smith Memorial Oriental Collection Fund (Funding source) and Leslie G. Kilborn (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 1966
- Acquisition Date
- during October 1966
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0037/0094/0177