1158005

Han period white jade Bi disk with 3 dragons #1158005

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Asian Antiques Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
Han period white jade Bi disk with 3 dragons #1158005
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Marvelous white jade carving dating to late Han period. The obverse has 3 dragons carved in high relief on open work, all facing the Hao (central opening) that in this case representd the flaming pearl, the dragons are seeking for. It is a Bi type,(the jade substance is double size in diameter than the Hao. The reverse is decorated in bas relief with C scrolls and partial Tao Tieh masks. Provenance: Dr. Veleanu's jade collection, the author of the collectors textbook: "Jade, 5000 BC to 1912 AD, Guide to Collectors". Estimated value: $1750.
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent. No damages</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1st. century AD</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:China</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:4" (10 cm.)</td></tr>



<tr><td>Title:Han period white jade Bi disk with 3 dragons</td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:White jade</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:Fishkill, New York</td></tr>
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