Ceremonial Disk with Grain Pattern (Bi), 475-221 BC. Jade disks of later centuries developed from the Neolithic period’s plain design to incorporate dense surface decoration. This example bears raised dots with finely incised spirals--so-called grain patterns--arranged in diagonal rows.

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Ceremonial Disk with Grain Pattern (Bi), 475-221 BC. Jade disks of later centuries developed from the Neolithic period’s plain design to incorporate dense surface decoration. This example bears raised dots with finely incised spirals--so-called grain patterns--arranged in diagonal rows.

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Ceremonial Disk with Grain Pattern (Bi), 475-221 BC. Jade disks of later centuries developed from the Neolithic period&#x2019;s plain design to incorporate dense surface decoration. This example bears raised dots with finely incised spirals--so-called grain patterns--arranged in diagonal rows.

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Ceremonial Disk with Grain Pattern (Bi), 475-221 BC. Jade disks of later centuries developed from the Neolithic period’s plain design to incorporate dense surface decoration. This example bears raised dots with finely incised spirals--so-called grain patterns--arranged in diagonal rows.