Antique Archaic - Neolithic Period - Longshan Culture. Chinese Carved Jade Bracelet Or Bi Disk. Light Brown Color With Original Green Showing Through In Some Areas. Normal Chipping And Wear Commensurate With Age. Approximately 3 1/4" Wide. Aperture Approximately 1 3/4".
For A Similar Example:
Avery Brundage Collection - Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, California: # F1917.81 - Bracelet: Thin, flat disc of the type yuan 瑗; translucent celadon green with golden tan mottlings; rim beveled to a pointed edge; large perforation. - Late Neolithic period, ca. 3000-1700 BCE - Probably Longshan culture 龍山 (ca. 3000 - ca. 1700 BCE). See Last Images In This Listing.
For Another Similar Example:
Christie's New York - Important Chinese Ceramics And Works Of Art - March 24, 2022; Lot #702;
DESCRIPTION
A GREENISH-YELLOW AND BROWN JADE BRACELET
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, LIANGZHU CULTURE, 4TH-3RD MILLENNIUM BC
Of cylindrical form, the bracelet tapers from the inner from the inner edge to the outer edge. The greenish-yellow stone has areas of brown mottling.
3 1⁄4 in. (8.5 cm.) diam., cloth box
Estimate USD 6,000 – USD 8,000
Price realised USD 11,340
For A Similar Example:
Avery Brundage Collection - Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, California: # F1917.81 - Bracelet: Thin, flat disc of the type yuan 瑗; translucent celadon green with golden tan mottlings; rim beveled to a pointed edge; large perforation. - Late Neolithic period, ca. 3000-1700 BCE - Probably Longshan culture 龍山 (ca. 3000 - ca. 1700 BCE). See Last Images In This Listing.
For Another Similar Example:
Christie's New York - Important Chinese Ceramics And Works Of Art - March 24, 2022; Lot #702;
DESCRIPTION
A GREENISH-YELLOW AND BROWN JADE BRACELET
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, LIANGZHU CULTURE, 4TH-3RD MILLENNIUM BC
Of cylindrical form, the bracelet tapers from the inner from the inner edge to the outer edge. The greenish-yellow stone has areas of brown mottling.
3 1⁄4 in. (8.5 cm.) diam., cloth box
Estimate USD 6,000 – USD 8,000
Price realised USD 11,340
