Bi

Description

Bi or annular disc of white jade, with dragons carved in low relief on front, and clouds incised on back, in imitation of Han Dynasty pieces: early 20th century

Museum reference

A.1938.384

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Bi, Annulus

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

1920 - 1938

Materials

Jade

Physical description

White jade partly permeated by earth; front carved with dragons in low relief and back incised with clouds

Associations

K.C. Wong Collection

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Bi