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Unknown — A small archaistic brown and celadon jade disc (Bi), Six Dynasties
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A small archaistic brown and celadon jade disc (Bi), Six Dynasties

This small archaistic brown and celadon jade disc (Bi) from the Six Dynasties period represents an important artifact of classical Chinese jade carving tradition. The bi form holds ancient cosmological significance while this example reinterprets that tradition in its material and color. The piece exemplifies the continuity and evolution of jade working techniques across Chinese dynasties.

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A Journey Through China's History. The Dr Wou Kiuan Collection Online. Part I

May 10, 2023

Estimate: $1,000$1,500

Lot 85

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Unknown, A small archaistic brown and celadon jade disc (Bi), Six Dynasties

This small archaistic brown and celadon jade disc (Bi) from the Six Dynasties period represents an important artifact of classical Chinese jade carving tradition. The bi form holds ancient cosmological significance while this example reinterprets that tradition in its material and color. The piece exemplifies the continuity and evolution of jade working techniques across Chinese dynasties.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Geometric, Jade, Minimalist, Disc, Six Dynasties, Archeological, Decorative, Green Tones, Ancient, Chinese

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Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art