璧へき

noun

bi (ancient Chinese jade disc)

Refers specifically to a flat, circular jade or glass artifact with a central hole, used in ancient China for ceremonial purposes. A specialized historical/archaeological term.

• この博はく物ぶつ館かんには古こ代だい中ちゅう国ごくの璧へきが展てん示じされている。

  This museum has an ancient Chinese bi on display.