Jade Bi

Jade bi-disks have been crafted in China since the Neolithic period, originally used as weapons and utility tools they evolved into highly polished and aesthetically shaped objects...

Jade bi-disks have been crafted in China since the Neolithic period, originally used as weapons and utility tools they evolved into highly polished and aesthetically shaped objects...

The Bi is a disk that symbolizes unit. It was originally a ceremonial scepter that was used by the Chinese Emperor to pray to heaven and worship the Gods in ancient times. This pi...

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

Pair Jade Bi on Custom Lucite Stands.

Chinese Jade "Bi", from the Liangzlu Culture, 2200 B.C.

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.

White gold set with lavender and orange jade cabochons set in oval banded onyx cufflinks and four studs - an unusual full Dress Set

2 Antique Chinese Jade Bi Discs on Mounts (each)

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

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.

Dimensions: 2 inches diameter jade bi and each is accompanied by an 18 inch cord.

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.

A large Chinese Heavenly dark blue jade Bi disk with beautiful "starry night" patterns of blue and cream colors.

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

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

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 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 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

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.

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.

Designed as two stylized cats perched on top of a rail fence With hanging twisted rope motif tails and engraved fur Featuring carved jade bi-disk bodies measuring 10.0 mm round Tran...

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.

A jade disc "Bi" on metal stand, beautiful natural grain and coloring.

A jade disc "Bi" on metal stand, beautiful natural grain and coloring, looks like an abstract painting of clouds covering, with only a strip of land showing.

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

And also Radiant Stones Archaic Chinese Jades, the Myrna and Samurai Myers collection, 2000 curated by Filippo Salviati, PhD, entry 14, Bi Disc.    

We have seen this type of dark Chinese green, blackish jade on ancient jade bi from the earlier Qi jia culture.

A jade disc "Bi" on metal stand, beautiful natural grain and coloring, looks like an abstract painting of clouds covering, with only a strip of land showing.

This Nephrite Bi has carved dragon and phoenix symbol on it. Very detailed carving works and beautiful hand crafting tectonics.

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

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

A jade disc "Bi" on metal stand, beautiful natural grain and coloring.

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

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...

This bowl stands out for its detailed depiction of two fish amid soft spiral waves, bordered by two cranes within the bowl. The design's depth and clarity, from the lifelike portraya...

Sumptuously mounted carved jade pendant decorated with Taotie mask, with incised gilt bronze fitting, Han Dynasty (206 B.C. to 220 A.D.). This piece, which has four holes in the gil...

A superb Chinese yellow and russet nephrite jade carving of a mythical beast, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644) or earlier, China The mythical beast is portrayed with feline features, i...

The elongated body is fluidly painted in brown on a white slip and under a clear glaze with a broad band of abstract floral scroll between a band of upright petals below and further ...

Chinese bronze vessel/sieve for food from the Warring States period 722 BC–221 BC. This bronze comes with a fine Japanese paulownia wood box with inscription by Zoroku. Hata Zoroku w...

Antique Chinese Carved Hetain White/Celadon Jade "The Monkey Family" 3 monkeys, father, mother, and kid. They are pulling a lot of coins into a giant bag—good use of russet skin colo...

Nicely colored jade Chinese archer ring that feel oh-so-soft, heavy and cold to the touch. Jade archer rings with very soft hand polished finish that is carved from a pale brown jade...

A Beautiful Chinese Celadon Crackle Ge Ware Bowl. The bowl showcases the distinctive crackled glaze characteristic of Ge ware. The bowl features a pale greyish-ivory glaze with a ne...

For sale is a nice Chinese Qing Qianlong period Famille Rose porcelain Jardiniere, by superb painting skill, Famille Rose colors, 100 boys in parade with dragon and lantern dance, ri...

This is a very decorative porcelain Large Chinese Export Bottle Vase or jar with a monochrome ox blood red "Sang-de-bouef" glaze, having a very light green glaze at the top rim, whic...

An attractive Chinese Heavenly green jade Bi disk with beautiful translucent "cloud bands" patterns of light and medium green horizontal accents in the stone that depict appealing mo...

Celadon bowl from Song Dinasty: very antique! from my private collection, now on sale. see the others published under my name Enrica Pasino. They are rare.