Antique Chinese Carved Jade Bi. Carved With Spiral Grooves Decoration. Dark Gray Color With Brown Calcification And Encrustation. Approximately 7 1/4" Diameter. Inside Aperture Approximately 3 3/4". Approximately 3/4" Thick. Excellent Carving With A Soft Polish And Silky Patina. Eastern Zhou Period - 4th/3rd Century B.C.
For Similar Han Examples Please See:
Christie's London, South Kensington; SALE 5291 —
CHINESE CERAMICS, WORKS OF ART AND TEXTILES
14 May 2014; Lot #797 - Three Small Rings.
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For Another Similar Example:
Art Institute Chicago - Reference Number 1950.615 - Ring - Eastern Zhou Period, 4th/3rd century B.C.
Jade, Dimensions Diam. 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.); Thickness: 0.3 cm (1/8 in.)
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For A Similar Example:
The Harvard Art Museum:
Object Number 1943.50.612;
Title
Fluted Jade Ring-Disk
Classification
Ritual Implements
Work Type
ring
Date
4th century BCE
Period
Zhou dynasty, Warring States period, 475-221 BCE
Medium
Pale green nephrite with whitish markings and a glossy polish
Dimensions
Diam. 7.5 x Thickness 0.5 cm (2 15/16 x 3/16 in.)
W. of ring 1.1 cm (7/16 in.)
477 Fluted Ring-Disk
Pale green jade with whitish markings; glossy polish. The flattened body is fluted like a tightly twisted rope, with rounded grooves and sharp ridges. Late Eastern Chou.
