• Dimension: Diameter: 5 1/2 in (14.0 cm)
• Estimate From: $2500
• Estimate To: $3800

Of circular form, delicately carved on both sides with mythical beast winding to each other, the stone is of white tone with dark russet inclusions. Ming Dynasty period or earlier.

玉璧是一種圓板型、片狀、中部有孔的玉器。用途一為祭器，用於祭天、祭神、祭山、祭海、祭河、祭星等。二為禮器，用作禮天或作為身份的標誌。本件器物利用上等的和田白玉，是一件值得收藏的佳品。