Annular Disk with Carved Designs
Unknown Artist
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Dimensions
Diam. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm)
Classification
Jade
Culture & Period
China · Song (960–1279)–Qing (1644–1911) dynasty
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 2009
Accession Number
2009.100
Art Historical Context
Behold the *Annular Disk with Carved Designs*, a exquisite example of Chinese jade craftsmanship from the Metropolitan Museum of Art Asian Art collection. Craft from nephrite jade, this 4 7/8-inch (12.4 cm) diameter disk features a classic annular form—a flat ring with a central hole—orned with intricate carvings whose motifs evoke the refined aesthetics of imperial China. Acquired through the Vincent Astor Foundation in 2009, it bridges the Song (960–1279) and Qing (16441911) dynasties, periods renowned for their artistic sophistication. In Chinese culture, jade, particularly nephrite, held ...