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Jade Disc

Unknownca.205 B.C. - 24 A.D.

Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King

Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
Guangzhou, China

Inside and outside the jade burial suit of the Nanyue King, 31 jade discs in different sizes were discovered. This shows the luxurious burial tradition of the Nanyue state and the King's veneration of jade.

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  • Title: Jade Disc
  • Creator Nationality: China
  • Creator Gender: Unknown
  • Creator Death Place: China
  • Creator Birth Place: China
  • Date: ca.205 B.C. - 24 A.D.
  • Physical Dimensions: h0.4 cm (Complete)
  • Provenance: Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
  • Type: Jade
  • External Link: http://www.gznywmuseum.org
  • Object type: Jade Burial Objects
  • Craftsman: Unknown
Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King

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