with irregular circumference and surface, the center pierced with a large aperture, the dark green jade with russet inclusions and chalky calcification

購於紐約，1971年7月26日

Compared to the catalogue image, the piece is darker and more green. The disc with one Y-shaped crack emanating from the pierced center to the edge with small associated losses. There is another smaller crack from the pierced center approx. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm) long. The edge with a 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm) long section with minor loss caused by calcification.
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