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The image shows a photograph of an ancient jade artifact mounted on a cardboard backing. The artifact is a circular jade disc, known as a "bi," which has intricate carvings and markings on its surface. The carvings appear to be detailed patterns, possibly depicting stylized animals or mythical creatures.

The photograph is affixed to the cardboard backing, which has two holes punched on the right side, suggesting it might be part of a binder or a catalog system. Below the photograph, there is a caption that provides information about the artifact. The text reads:

"This ornamental gray-green translucent jade with brown markings (Western Han [?] - 206 B.C.-9 A.D.) is one of the 6 jades now on display at the Freer Gallery of Art. H: 1-1/16 in. (2.7 cm); Diam: 4-1/4 in. (10.7 cm). Gift of Charles Lang Freer. F1916.472."

This indicates that the jade bi is from the Western Han period, dates back to approximately 206 B.C. to 9 A.D., and is part of the collection at the Freer Gallery of Art. The dimensions of the artifact are also provided, along with its accession number.

The image shows a photograph of an ornate disk, which is described as a "disk of gray-green translucent jade with brown markings" from the Western Han (206 B.C.-A.D. 25) period. The disk is characterized by its central hole and intricate carvings on its surface. The photograph is mounted on a light-colored card, with a caption below providing details about the artifact. The caption notes that this disk is one of the 130 objects on display at the Fogg Museum from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection, with the display running from February 18 to March 31, 1940. The photograph is credited to M. Nowicki, and there are some handwritten notes and dates on the card, including "Feb 28, 1940" and "31, 1978". There are also two small punch holes on the right edge of the card.

The image you have shared appears to be a document or photograph from a museum or an archive. The focal point of the image is a circular artifact, likely a jade disk, which has intricate carvings and patterns.

Here's a detailed description based on the text and image provided:

1. Artifact Description:

   • The artifact shown is a jade disk.
   • It is described as "gray-green transparent jade with brown markings."
   • The disk features a central circular hole and intricate designs around it.

2. Contextual Information:

   • The text below the artifact mentions it is from the Western Han (206 B.C. - A.D. 9) period.
   • The disk is part of a collection, specifically noted as "A.D. 303, A.D. 306, B.C. 8, A.D. 3."
   • It is part of the 630 objects displayed at the Fogg Museum from March 18 in the exhibit titled "Ancient Chinese Jade from the Greville L. Winthrop Collection."
   • The Fogg Museum received the jades in 1943.
   • The image is credited to a photographer named M. Nozdrzewski and is dated January 31, 1975.

3. Document Layout:

   • The artifact is placed in a bordered frame within the document.
   • The document itself is on a light-colored paper, likely cardstock, with a few visible markings, including a date stamp on the bottom left corner (partially visible as 66 2654).

This artifact, with its historical and cultural significance, appears to be part of a significant collection, possibly showcasing ancient Chinese art and craftsmanship.

The image shows a piece of paper with a photograph of an ancient Chinese jade artifact mounted on it. The artifact is a circular disk with intricate carvings or engravings around its perimeter. The jade disk has a central hole and is greenish in color.

Below the photograph, there is a descriptive text in black ink. The text reads:
"This ornate disk of gray-green translucent jade with brown markings (Western Han [206 B.C.-9 A.D.] is one of the 630 objects on display at the Fogg through March 18 in 'Ancient Chinese Jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection.' The Fogg received the jades in 1943. (Photo: M. Nozdzewski)."

Additionally, there are some handwritten notations in red ink at the bottom right corner of the image, which appear to be dates and possibly an accession number or cataloging information. The dates are "Jan. 31, 1975" and "6/25/54." The paper is beige in color and has a border around the photograph.

The image shows a photograph of an ancient Chinese jade artifact mounted on a piece of light brown paper. The artifact is a circular disk made from gray-green translucent jade, featuring intricate carvings around its perimeter. The carvings include various patterns and motifs, likely of cultural or symbolic significance.

Below the image, there is a caption that provides details about the artifact. It reads:
"This ornate disk of gray green translucent jade with brown markings (Western Han [206 B.C.-A.D. 23]) is one of the 630 objects on display at the Fogg Art Museum through March 18 in 'Ancient Chinese Jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection.' The Fogg received the jades in 1943. (Photo: M. Nodzenski)."

Additionally, there are handwritten annotations in red ink on the right side of the paper, with the date "3/31/475" which appears to be a mistake, likely meant to be "3/31/1943" or similar. The photograph is framed within a black border on the brown paper.

The image shows an ancient artifact displayed in a simple, beige-colored mount within a frame. The artifact is a circular disk made of gray-green translucent jade with intricate carvings on its surface. This type of object is known as a "Bi" disk, which is an ancient Chinese ritual object.

The disk features detailed engravings, possibly depicting mythical creatures or dragons, which are common motifs in ancient Chinese art. The central hole is large, and the carvings appear to be evenly distributed around the surface of the disk.

Below the artifact, there is a description on the mount that provides some historical context:

• The object is noted to be from the Western Han Dynasty (206 B.C. - 9 A.D.).
• It is one of the 439 objects on display at the Fogg Museum.
• The jade originates from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection.
• The Fogg Museum received the jade in 1943 as a photo from M. Noelke.

Additionally, there are some stamps and writing in the description area, indicating catalog numbers and dates, specifically "R426.17.6" and the date "3.1.475".

The image displays an ornately carved disk of gray-green translucent jade with brown markings, dating from the Western Han period (206 B.C.-9 A.D.) in ancient China, on a black square background surrounded by a beige border on old paper with an outer orange-yellow frame. The four corners of the black square show signs of wear or damage. A caption below the image provides historical and collection details, and there is a circular hole likely for mounting or display purposes in the paper at the top right. The paper also features some handwritten numbers and text, perhaps inventory or cataloging details.

The image shows a black and white photograph of an ornate disk of gray-green translucent jade with brown markings. The disk has a large circular hole in the center and is decorated with intricate patterns, possibly of serpentine or dragon-like creatures. The photograph is mounted on a brown sheet of paper. Below the photograph, there is a caption that provides information about the object, stating that it is a disk of jade from the Western Han period, dated to 206 B.C. to 8 A.D. It mentions that the disk is one of 630 objects on display at the Fogg Museum through March 18 in an exhibition called "Ancient Chinese Jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection." The caption also notes that the jade was received by the museum in 1943 and credits the photographer, M. Nedzweski. Additionally, there is a handwritten note under the caption indicating the source "GAZETTE" and the date "JAN 31, 1975."

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a circular jade object with intricate designs. The jade object is placed on a gray background. The photograph is titled "Ancient Chinese Jades from the Greenville, L. Winthrop Collection." The image is part of a larger collection of photographs of ancient Chinese jades that were displayed at the Fogg Museum from March 18 to March 31, 1975. The photograph includes a caption that provides information about the jade object and its history.

The image depicts a piece of paper with a photograph attached to it. The photograph is of a circular jade disk with intricate designs carved into it. The paper is brown and has a hole punch on the right side. The photograph is attached to the paper with a black border around it. The photograph has a caption that reads, "This ornate disk of gray-green translucent jade with brown markings (Western Han [11], 206 B.C.-A.D. 9) is one of the 630 objects on display at the Fogg through March 18 in 'Ancient Chinese Jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection.' The Fogg received the jades in 1941. (Photo: M. Nedrawski)."