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MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) OR EARLIER
Details
TWO JADE CHILONG BI DISCS
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) OR EARLIER
The largest bi is carved in high relief with two sinuous chilong to one side and with raised nodes to the reverse, the stone is of a celadon and russet tone with inclusions, flecks and small areas of calcification; the smaller bi is similarly carved with chilong and raised nodes, the stone is of a mottled dark grey tone with paler grey inclusions and striations.
The largest 3 ¾ in. (9.5 cm.) diam.
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) OR EARLIER
The largest bi is carved in high relief with two sinuous chilong to one side and with raised nodes to the reverse, the stone is of a celadon and russet tone with inclusions, flecks and small areas of calcification; the smaller bi is similarly carved with chilong and raised nodes, the stone is of a mottled dark grey tone with paler grey inclusions and striations.
The largest 3 ¾ in. (9.5 cm.) diam.
Provenance
The larger bi: With Vandertaeten, Belgium, 1941.
The smaller bi: With Vanderleeden, Belgium, 1942.
From the Collection of Henri Michel (1885-1981) and then by descent.
The smaller bi: With Vanderleeden, Belgium, 1942.
From the Collection of Henri Michel (1885-1981) and then by descent.