A Chinese Jade Bi Disc/Pendant 5cm Tall

Here we have a Chinese Jade Bi disc/pendant 5cm tall

Please note: the first image maybe an enhanced presentation image. For an accurate representation of condition, including any wear or age-related marks, please refer to the additional photographs provided.
This Bi/pendant is made from the very sort after pale Jade

The bi is a type of circular ancient Chinese jade or hardstone artifact. The earliest bi were produced in the Neolithic period, particularly by the Liangzhu culture (34002250 BCE)

Later examples date mainly from the Shang, Zhou and Han dynasties. They were also made in glass.

This one appears to depict foo dogs atop a ceremonial disc

It weighs 20g and measures 50mm tall and 4mm thick and in very good condition

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