Chinese Jade Bi
Chinese Jade Bi
Description
One Chinese ‘Neolithic’ Jade Disc known as “bi”. In antique Chinese culture bi were buried with the dead, as a sky symbol, accompanying them into the after world or "sky", with the cong which connected the body with the earth. They were placed ceremonially on the body in the grave of persons of high social status.
This bi is in very good condition consistent with age, material and use.
Dimensions: 7 5/8 x 3/8” not including stand height. 9 1/4” with the stand.
Care
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Design
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