Archaic Nephrite. Jade Bi. Warring States Period. 战国玉璧

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Warrimg States Bi

Archaic Nephrite. Jade Bi. Warring States Period.

战 国 玉 璧

Desirable archaic nephrite (jade) disc, so-called Bi, from the Warring States period ( 476 BCE – 221 BCE).
 
Diameter: 3,3 inches ( 83 mm ) 80 gram, fine condition
 
This object had been carved on both sides with raised “grain pattern” with raised ridges.
 
The object comes from the famous Dr. Heihs collection.
 
Dark green jade with brown beige inclusions making a pattern with horizontal lines. Shiny surface with a soft polish from handling.

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