Lot Essay
Cf. a similar bi illustrated by J.Rawson in Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing, Catalogue, p.136, no.4:6
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A NEOLITHIC MOTTLED GREY JADE DISC, BI
3rd-2nd millenium b.c., probably liangzhou culture
The semi-translucent stone with darker inclusions and paler mottling, a ridge running across one side
6in. (15cm.) diam.
3rd-2nd millenium b.c., probably liangzhou culture
The semi-translucent stone with darker inclusions and paler mottling, a ridge running across one side
6in. (15cm.) diam.