Finely Carved Chinese Antique Jade Bi Disk. The Top With Two Kylins - Chilongs Chasing Each Other. The Bottom With Cloud Shape Scrolling Design. Cream Color With Brown Highlights. Fine Craftsmanship With A Soft Polish And Patina. Approximately 2 1/4" Diameter x 1/2" High. Ming Dynasty.
The Kylin or Dragon or Chilong is a symbol of power, strength, and good luck for people who are worthy of it with auspicious powers.
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Christie's Hong Kong - The Pavilion Sale - Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Including the Quek Kiok Lee Collection Sale #16695 - October 9th, 2019
Lot #99
A CARVED PALE CELADON AND RUSSET JADE ‘CHILONG’ DISC, BI
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
3 in. (7.7 cm.) diam.
Estimate
HKD 30,000 - HKD 50,000
Price realised
HKD 68,750 - 8,825.24 USD
