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Description: Jade Disk. Canadian Museum of Civilization 2007 "Treasures of China" exhibition. Liangzhu Culture Neolithic Period (3300 - 2200 B.C.) Excavated at Yuhang, Zhejiang Province Symbolizing heaven, such disks were ritual objects - this particular disk is a symbol of weath, military power, and religious authority. Most such disks have been found in tombs belonging to high officials and aristocrats, and required much skill and patience to produce; this disk's rough shape suggests it was hastily produced for burial purposes. National Museum of China, Beijing
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