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ZHOU DYNASTY (C.1100-256 BC) AND LATER
Details
TWO JADE PLAQUES AND TWO JADE BI DISCS
ZHOU DYNASTY (C.1100-256 BC) AND LATER
The group comprises a bi disc with C-scrolls surrounding a rotating taiji symbol; an openwork plaque with phoenix and to the reverse the characters 'Yuzhen'; a bi disc carved with scrolling clouds to both sides. The fourth is a bi disc of a celadon tone with mottled inclusions.
The largest 3¼ in. (8.3 cm.) wide
ZHOU DYNASTY (C.1100-256 BC) AND LATER
The group comprises a bi disc with C-scrolls surrounding a rotating taiji symbol; an openwork plaque with phoenix and to the reverse the characters 'Yuzhen'; a bi disc carved with scrolling clouds to both sides. The fourth is a bi disc of a celadon tone with mottled inclusions.
The largest 3¼ in. (8.3 cm.) wide
Provenance
From a Private East Asian Collector (d. 1994).
The first, acquired in 1990 in Hong Kong.
The third, acquired in 1974 from a private collector.
The fourth, acquired 1974 from a private collector.
The first, acquired in 1990 in Hong Kong.
The third, acquired in 1974 from a private collector.
The fourth, acquired 1974 from a private collector.
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Sale room notice
Please note that there are 4 items in this lot and not 2 items as stated in the printed catalogue.