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Bi were used in sacrificial ceremonies. In the Neolithic bi were undecorated but later on decorations were added. Also, after the Neolithic bi symbolized heaven.

鸟纹璧 西汉（公元前206〜公元8年）上海博物馆 Bi (jade disc) with bird design Western Han (206 BCE — 8 CE), Shanghai Museum

Beginning in the Tang the quantity and diversity of jade artifacts increased and the goods were exported in large quantities. Before this jade items were limited to a few kinds, including cups, ornaments, and hair pins.

云鹤纹饰 宋（公元960年〜1279年）上海博物馆 Ornament with crane and cloud design Song (906—1279), Shanghai Museum

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