NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER), HIGH BID WAS
600.00USD+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2011 Feb 13 @ 17:00UTC-5 : EST/CDT
Online Auction only, with advance bids accepted at iCollector and at the Gallery. No live bidding
in the Gallery, and tie bids go to the earliest bidder. All proceeds will go 100% to the World Peace Foundation Building Fund of Hadley, MA.
5-1/2" across, the flecked dark greenish black Bi was made in the North from scarce nephritic Jade raw material not generally found elsewhere. The conical central hole is drilled from both sides and the Jade has a nice sound when struck. Acquired many years ago in Xian, the burial area must have been quite dry (common) and/or the casket was very tight, since there is little patina to the surfaces. Or did someone clean it rather aggressively in the modern era (unlikely due to its soft, ancient and original looking "tone" or lustre)? A lovely example that dates to the 2nd or 1st millenium BC. The Bi was the most important ancient ritual Jade that apparently evolved from the original idea of being a sun-worshipping object.
Auction Location:
299 Russell St. (Route 9), Hadley, Massachusetts, 01035, United States
Previewing Details:
Previewing available in our Gallery the TenDays prior to sale date, and until 4PM on Feb.13
MASS RESIDENTS PAY 6.25% UNLESS DEALER STATUS ESTABLISHED
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| stx |
6.25% |
mass |
Buyer's Premiums:
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| 0.00 |
Infinite |
10% |
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