An extremely fine large crème green jade disc, "Bi"
Of a crème coloured jade showing some corrosion and calcination. The circular disc decorated with three concentric, wide double lined bands. The outer band incised with stylized buffalo heads or Taotie masks, the middle band with fine scrolling motif and the inner band with a repetitive curving motif. With a large central circular opening.
Diameter: 28,5cm, Thickness: 0,8cm
Style of: Warring States / early Han (5th – 3rd century BC), age determination uncertain
Victoria and Albert Museum catalogue, London, 1975, no 95. Orientations, May, 1989, pg.79.