Liangzhu Culture

c. 5000–2000 BCE

Ancient jade bi disk with a perforated surface on display

Liangzhu culture sites are famous for their jade carvings such as round discs (bi), square tubes with circular inner hollows (cong), and axes (yue)

Jade

bi disc jade
Close-up of a carved, ancient stone artifact with geometric patterns and weathered surface, displayed in a museum setting.

Important terms and concepts

Neolithic

Jade

nephrite

Cong

bi disk

Liangzhu people

Intricately carved jade artifacts, including a coiled dragon shape and a small animal figure, displayed on a light surface against a dark background.
Ancient Chinese bronze vessel with intricate patterns.
Clay pottery with intricate geometric patterns on display.

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