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Antique Chinese Jade Bi Disc

Offered by: J R Richards

Description
Bi, Late Neolithic Period, Liangzhu Culture, 3200-2300 BCE  Jade 
16.5" x 16.5"
Mounted on steel base.
Each have been examined by one or more relevant
experts in the field and all have been issued a certificate of authenticity by
Gu Fang, Senior Fellow of the Institute of Archeology Chinese Academy
of Social Sciences. Gu Fang received a B.A degree from the Department of
Archaeology of Peking University in 1986 and in 1989 obtained a M.A.
degree in the Department of Archaeology at the Chinese Academy of
Social Sciences.
Bi discs were polished and carefully smoothed to produce the very simple, recognizable shape of a large, thick ring. Historians are still not certain what the function of Bi discs was during the Neolithic period. They are found in tombs, surrounding the corpse, while the finest Bi is usually laid upon the chest of the deceased.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Materials:	Nephrite Jade
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional, Ancient Art
Incollect Reference #:	767026

Dimensions

W.	16.5 in;	H.	16.5 in;
W.	41.91 cm;	H.	41.91 cm;

Message from Seller:

J R Richards has over 23 years of experience in the Ceramic Arts, specializing in Ancient and Contemporary Asian Ceramics, with a focus on Chinese, Japanese, and Korean pottery. Based in Los Angeles, J R Richards curates rare and high-quality pieces for discerning collectors and interior designers, showcasing them at major art fairs such as the San Francisco Fall Antiques Show and New York Asia Week. | joey@joeyrichards.com