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Two large calcified pale green bi discs — 或為新石器時代 玉璧兩件

Two large calcified pale green bi discs

或為新石器時代 玉璧兩件

Two calcified pale green bi discs, possibly from the Neolithic period, representing ancient Chinese jade carving traditions. These circular ritual objects with central holes are among the most significant forms in early Chinese material culture.

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June 10, 2021

Estimate: $3,000$5,000

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Two large calcified pale green bi discs, 或為新石器時代 玉璧兩件

Two calcified pale green bi discs, possibly from the Neolithic period, representing ancient Chinese jade carving traditions. These circular ritual objects with central holes are among the most significant forms in early Chinese material culture.

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Jade, Bi Disc, Archaeological, Pale Green, Circular Form, Jade Carving, Ritual Object, Calcified, Neolithic, Ancient China