Jade Bi Disc

A large nephrite jade bi-disc with some calcification near the edges showing different layers of light and dark green color.

Vintage Playful Ring by Jean Vendome at Second Petale Gallery. Bi disc in Jade. Maker's mark. Expert certificate.

The term bi is applied to a circular jade disc with a proportionately small central hole.

The term bi is applied to a circular jade disc with a proportionately small central hole.

2 Antique Chinese Jade Bi Discs on Mounts (each)

Ancient versions of this contemporary jade Bi discs have been found in the tombs of Chinese emperors and aristocrats, but no one knows their true meaning.

Jade Bi discs have been found in the tombs of ancient Chinese emperors and aristocrats, but their true meaning is still unknown.

Jade Bi discs, similar to this contemporary example, have been found in the tombs of ancient Chinese emperors and aristocrats, but no one knows their true meaning.

Set on a custom steel wall mount, this contemporary jade bi disc is finely carved with an interlocking meander pattern, adding graphic impact and rich texture to a modern interior.

Circular carved jade bi disc mounted on a custom stand. The marble is rich with blue, green, tan, and brown tones and has deep visual depth.

A beautiful carved stone Chinese Bi Disc, a symbol of heaven and wealth, mounted on a custom steel stand.

A beautiful orange carved stone Chinese Bi Disc, a symbol of heaven and wealth, mounted on a custom steel stand.

An artisan patiently rubs the surface with sand to give the stone its soft, satiny appearance, a subtle glow completely different from the polished gloss of machine-finished jades. T...

This is an authentic Chinese ancient jade bi disc from the Qi Jia Culture, Northwestern China, 3000-2000 BCE.

This large collection of Bi Discs are carved from specimen Jade stones typified by large white or black striations.

A beautiful green carved stone Chinese Bi Disc, a symbol of heaven and wealth, mounted on a custom steel stand. Pagoda Red Collection # BJCC008A

This is an authentic Chinese ancient jade bi disc from the Warring States period (BCE 475-221).

This is an authentic Chinese ancient jade bi disc from the Qi Jia Culture, Northwestern China, 3,000-2,000 BCE.

This is an ancient Chinese Jade "Bi" disc mounted on a contemporary stand, from the Qijia Culture, Northwestern China, 3,000-2,000 BCE.

It's no wonder then that jade discs bi represent remarkable craftsmanship.

Jade Bi discs have been found in the tombs of ancient Chinese emperors and aristocrats, but their true meaning is still not clear.

Jade Bi discs have been found in the tombs of ancient Chinese emperors and aristocrats, but their true meaning is still not clear.

Jade Bi discs have been found in the tombs of ancient Chinese emperors and aristocrats, but their true meaning is still not clear.

This is an authentic Chinese old jade bi disc from Northwestern China and comes from our private collection.

It's no wonder then that jade discs bi represent remarkable craftsmanship.

It's no wonder then that jade discs "bi" represent remarkable craftsmanship.

This is a grouping of three authentic Chinese ancient jade bi disc from the Qi Jia culture, Northwestern China, 3,000-2,000 BCE.

It's no wonder then that jade discs bi represent remarkable craftsmanship.

This is an authentic Chinese ancient jade bi disc from the Qi Jia Culture, Northwestern China, 3,000-2,000 BCE.

It's no wonder then that jade discs bi represent remarkable craftsmanship.

It's no wonder then that jade discs bi represent remarkable craftsmanship.

Reminiscent of ancient jade bi discs, the circular pulls balance the otherwise angular design and add a touch of weathered texture.

Reminiscent of ancient jade bi discs, the red circular pulls balance the otherwise angular design and add a touch of weathered texture.

Thought to provide a conduit to the heavenly realm, bi discs are defined by their round, flattened shape and always carved of fine jade or dense hardstone.

Traditionally, jade Bi-Discs were buried with the dead as they helped the recently deceased travel to heavenly realms.

Each edge of this stone Chinese Bi Disc, a symbol of heaven & wealth, was skillfully carved and polished to reveal the natural beauty of the jade.

Carved stone Chinese Bi Disc, a symbol of heaven & wealth, mounted on a custom steel stand. It is believed that bi were traditionally used as part of worship and ceremony to symboli...

Though an exact date is unknown, the mirror's raised inner ring and minimal decoration suggest it was cast during the late Tang dynasty (618-906). Like the jade bi disc, the circular...

Though an exact date is unknown, the mirror's raised inner ring and prominent relief decoration suggest it was cast during the Tang dynasty (618-906). Like the jade bi disc, the circ...

Though an exact date is unknown, the mirror's raised inner ring and prominent relief decoration suggest it was cast during the early Tang dynasty (618-906). Like the jade bi disc, th...

Though an exact date is unknown, the mirror's round form and relief decoration suggest it was cast during the early Han dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). Like the jade bi disc, the circular...

Though an exact date is unknown, the mirror's round form, double ring edge and unadorned surface suggest an early Ming dynasty dating (1368-1644). Like the jade bi disc, the circular...

A 20th century Chinese jade carved bi disc on custom steel stand. Pagoda Red Collection #: U030E Keywords: China, Chinese, disc, stand, sculpture, statue

Thought to provide a conduit to the heavenly realm, bi discs are defined by their round, flattened shape and always carved of fine jade or dense hardstone.

Thought to provide a conduit to the heavenly realm, bi discs are defined by their round, flattened shape and always carved of fine jade or dense hardstone.

The group consists of a hanging jade bi disc on an elaborately carved display stand, a small vase with flowers, a cloth bundle with a stack of books, a long ceremonial Ruyi scepter w...

Though an exact date is unknown, the mirror's low relief decoration of two leaping fish suggests a late Song dynasty dating (960–1279). Like the jade bi disc, the circular form of ea...

Though an exact date is unknown, the mirror's round form and double ring edge suggest an early Ming dynasty dating (1368-1644). Like the jade bi disc, the circular form of early bron...

Though an exact date is unknown, the mirror's round form, double ring edge and unadorned surface suggest an early Ming dynasty dating (1368-1644). Like the jade bi disc, the circular...

Though an exact date is unknown, the mirror's round form, double ring edge and unadorned surface suggest an early Ming dynasty dating (1368-1644). Like the jade bi disc, the circular...

Though an exact date is unknown, the mirror's round form, double ring edge and unadorned surface suggest an early Ming dynasty dating (1368-1644). Like the jade bi disc, the circular...

Though an exact date is unknown, the mirror's round form and relief decoration suggest it was cast during the early Han dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). Like the jade bi disc, the circular...

Thought to provide a conduit to the heavenly realm, bi discs are defined by their round, flattened shape and always carved of fine jade or stone.

Exquisite carved and framed jadeite bi disc (璧). A bi disc is a circular (flat) jade disc with a hole in the center, used in ancient China.

It's no wonder then that jade discs "bi" represent remarkable craftsmanship.

It's no wonder then that jade discs bi represent remarkable craftsmanship.

It's no wonder then that jade discs bi represent remarkable craftsmanship.

It's no wonder then that jade discs bi represent remarkable craftsmanship.

It's no wonder then that jade discs bi represent remarkable craftsmanship.

It’s no wonder than that jade discs "bi" represent remarkable craftsmanship.

A true gem of a work. Wonderfully carved and detailed. We haven't come across another work quite like it. We are unsure of age so are simply listing it as 20th century but could b...

Rich and detailed country landscape by an unknown artist (19th Century). A grove of large oak trees is carefully rendered on the right side of the composition. In the center, there a...

Japanese Noh Mask depicting playful , sake loving spirit ,Sho-jo ---- This collection of masks, although unsigned, is attributed to the renowned Noh mask maker Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, ...

This Japanese Edo Period Boxwood Skeleton Netsuke dates to the middle of the nineteenth century, circa 1840. Carved from boxwood, it depicts a skeleton curled tightly in the foetal p...

This rare and highly decorative Art Nouveau dinner gong was created around 1900 by Carl Deffner of Esslingen, Germany, one of the leading manufacturers of artistic metalwork during t...

This impressive 20th-century guillotine cigar cutter by Kelermes, Pesaro, Italy, exemplifies the exceptional craftsmanship and refined design for which the maker is known. Kelermes p...

Charming Japanese porcelain sleeping cat from the second half of the 20th century, inspired by the small wooden sculpture at the entrance of the mausoleum of the Tokugawa Shoguns in ...

Black opal 14k gold ring. Rainbow opal ring. Cabochon opal ring. Vintage opal ring. Ethiopian Opal Engagement Ring. Art-deco opal ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.45 g. depends fr...

Carved figural pipe depicting a skull cradled in an outstretched hand, paired with a matching sculpted hand tray. Executed in stained wood with deep relief carving, the skull shows p...

An antique Chinese pair of carved guardian lions, or Foo Dogs, fashioned from celadon-green serpentine jade. Each lion is modeled in a traditional seated pose with stylized features...

This old Limestone bench was hand carved in the mid 17th century and installed in a Large Italian countryside home along with several other benches and architectural elements. This p...

A large and impressive Chinese caved jade vase, Republic Period, circa 1930. Carved from one massive piece of jade. The vase carved with the He He Er Xian, the Immortal Twin Boys...

jade carvings of long-tailed birds, each perched on a branch; wooden base/stand is included with these carvings; dimensions of wooden stand: 8.5in(W) x 5in(D) x 3in(H); 2in(D) x 2.5i...

An elegant mid-century butterfly sculpture by Jacques Duval, masterfully crafted in gilt brass and natural agate. The delicately cast brass body is accented with intricately detailed...

Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included. One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage kimono fabrics. Sustainable artwork for modern interiors, ...

Chinese Carved Jade Bowl from the Qin Dynasty Circular piece, finely hand-carved in deep green jade with lighter natural veins. It features an intricate continuous relief of imperial...