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Chinese Full Moon Bi Disc
$580
£439.72
€506.88
CA$816.84
A$905.81
CHF 475.94
MX$11,067.48
NOK 5,954.62
SEK 5,589.43
DKK 3,783.96
About the Item
With its speckled white color and perfectly round form, this marble bi disc has a certain celestial quality, like a full moon gleaming in the night sky. Found in the tombs of ancient Chinese emperors and aristocrats, bi discs such as this have a mysterious and spiritual history, and their function and significance remain uncertain. 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. Set on a custom steel mount, this contemporary example layers effortlessly into minimal interiors as an abstract sculpture with soft, satiny texture.
Additional Dimensions:
Diameter of Bi Disc: 15.75"
Base: 13.75"W x 4"D
- Dimensions:Height: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Style:Organic Modern (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:21st Century
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- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: TLD070C1stDibs: LU820046541762
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