Emporium Hamburg
Auction 81-83 23-26 Oct 2018
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An important and beautifully carved crème jade disc "Bi"
Circular disc elegantly carved in high relief with "Chi-Ling" (mythical beasts) on the front. The back decorated with incised hexagon points, arranged in rows that cross each other in every direction encompassed by two raised edges. Accompanied by a finely carved wooden stand from a later period. Decorated with two "Chi-chinese-ceramics-works-Lings".
Diameter: 9.5cm
Style of: Song or earlier, age determination uncertain
Catalogue, Jades from China, Bath, no 161. http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2010/fine-chinese-ceramics-works-of-art-hk0323/lot.2022.html. http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot/a-mottled-celadon-jade-bi-disc-circa-5891029-details.aspx?from=searchresults&intObjectID=5891029&sid=474c889f-fa78-4746-93ed-2297858977aa
Circular disc elegantly carved in high relief with "Chi-Ling" (mythical beasts) on the front. The back decorated with incised hexagon points, arranged in rows that cross each other in every direction encompassed by two raised edges. Accompanied by a finely carved wooden stand from a later period. Decorated with two "Chi-chinese-ceramics-works-Lings".
Diameter: 9.5cm
Style of: Song or earlier, age determination uncertain
Catalogue, Jades from China, Bath, no 161. http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2010/fine-chinese-ceramics-works-of-art-hk0323/lot.2022.html. http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot/a-mottled-celadon-jade-bi-disc-circa-5891029-details.aspx?from=searchresults&intObjectID=5891029&sid=474c889f-fa78-4746-93ed-2297858977aa