Slit Disk Item Number: 3065/6 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small round jade disk, very thin and flat, made of brown-green jade with darker brown specks and veins. A round hole has been cut through the centre of the piece, with a thin slit leading from it to the outer perimeter. The face of the disk is partially carved with a series of intersecting, curved lines.
History Of Use
Slit disk for ritual use. Reproduction of a 7-8th century B.C.E. piece.
Item History
- Made in China between 1875 and 1925
- Owned by Oscar Gerson before 1966
- Owned by Erika Gerson before June 11, 2014
- Received from Erika Gerson (Donor) on June 11, 2014
What
- Name
- Slit Disk
- Identification Number
- 3065/6
- Type of Item
- disk
- Material
- nephrite mineral
- Overall
- height 0.12 cm, diameter 5.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Oscar Gerson and Erika Gerson
- Received from
- Erika Gerson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Creation Date
- between 1875 and 1925
- Ownership Date
- before 1966 and before June 11, 2014
- Acquisition Date
- on June 11, 2014
Other
- Condition
- excellent
- Current Location
- Case 83
- Accession Number
- 3065/0006