Ancient Chinese, Han dynasty jade China. Jade bi disc with cloud decoration — Warring States style / Western Han - 22 cm
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China. Jade Bi disk with cloud decorations in Western Han style, dating to the 3rd–2nd centuries BCE, pale greenish-white jade, circular with a wide central hole, 22 × 22 × 2 cm, in excellent condition.
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China. Jade bi disc with cloud decoration — Warring States / Western Han style
Chronological reference: 3rd–2nd centuries BCE (275–141 BCE).
Material: Jade with bluish-white tone, with cream nuances.
Elegant circular disc of Chinese ritual tradition, known as Bi (璧), carved with a broad central hole and ornamented with stylized cloud motifs distributed around its surface.
The decoration features volutes with rounded contours, worked in soft relief and delimited by concentric bands that enhance the harmony and balance of the composition.
The stone shows an attractive celadon-white coloration, with natural tonal variations, areas of superficial alteration and signs of wear.
Bi discs occupied a prominent place in Chinese civilization, associated with celestial symbolism, ritual ceremonies, and the prestige of aristocratic elites.
Conservation status: Surface wear, small irregularities and a visible line in the upper sector.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
China. Jade bi disc with cloud decoration — Warring States / Western Han style
Chronological reference: 3rd–2nd centuries BCE (275–141 BCE).
Material: Jade with bluish-white tone, with cream nuances.
Elegant circular disc of Chinese ritual tradition, known as Bi (璧), carved with a broad central hole and ornamented with stylized cloud motifs distributed around its surface.
The decoration features volutes with rounded contours, worked in soft relief and delimited by concentric bands that enhance the harmony and balance of the composition.
The stone shows an attractive celadon-white coloration, with natural tonal variations, areas of superficial alteration and signs of wear.
Bi discs occupied a prominent place in Chinese civilization, associated with celestial symbolism, ritual ceremonies, and the prestige of aristocratic elites.
Conservation status: Surface wear, small irregularities and a visible line in the upper sector.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Han dynasty
Century/timeframe
200 AC
Name of object
China. Jade bi disc with cloud decoration — Warring States style / Western Han
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2006
Material
jade
Country acquired from
Hong Kong
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
22 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Width
22 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
China
Depth
2 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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