California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 10, 2017  March 10, 2017

 Lot # 1194 
AN ARCHAIC JADE 'MYTHICAL BEASTS' ORNAMENT DISC BI    漢 四靈出廊玉壁


  • Dimension: Diameter: 5 3/8 in (13.7 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $5500

The large jade bi boldly carved on both sides with overall array of small raised circular dots, encircled by intricately carved various mythical beasts, the top and sides further carved with flange of wave and mythical beasts, the celadon stone with extensive white calcification throughout. Han Dynasty period.


此玉璧的璧面內環琢谷紋,外環飾圖案化四靈紋,外緣輪廓飾鏤空雕螭龍紋,紋飾精美,造型生動,具典型漢代玉璧之特點,十分難得。可參考一類似四靈玉璧, 香港佳士得2015年4月, 拍品號3202。 來源:北加州華裔藏家提供
Compare a similar jade disc bi of similar size with reticulated design, sold in Christie's New York April 2015, Lot 3202