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An off-white jade disk with a circle cut out in the middle. There are carved lines that create a broad, swirling pattern throughout the piece. There is some red discoloration.

Jade Convex Disk or Spinning Whorl

Chinese

Probably nephrite

Zhou dynasty, Western Zhou period, c. 1050-771 BCE

Ritual Implements