Lot 134
  • 134

A JADE DISC (BI) EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY

Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • jade
of circular form with a large central aperture, decorated with interlocking S-scroll patterns against a crisscross ground on both sides, the outer and inner rim carved with a ridged border, the green jade with three areas of calcification

Provenance

Acquired in Amsterdam, 26th October 1979.

Literature

Filippo Salviati, Radiant Stones: Archaic Chinese Jades, Hong Kong, 2000, cat. no. 82.

Condition

The jade is in overall good condition with three areas of calcification.
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