A jade Bi disc

Estimated Value:

1.000 € - 1.500 €

Result:

1.036 € incl. Premium and VAT

Description:

China, Neolithic
D. 10,5 cm
Small in shape, undecorated and polished flat, the central hole drilled from both sides. Two radial cut flaws on one side. Light beige and brown jade with white inclusions.
Formerly Collection Dr Herbert Pée (1913 - 1998 in Munich), he was a German art historian.Sold at Lempertz Cologne, 11.6.2010, lot 96
Cf. a bi disc with very similar colour is illustrated in: A. Forsyth and B. McElney, Jades from China, The Musem of East Asian Art, Bath 1994, fig. 58 - Partly chipped

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