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"Red Canyon" Chinese Bi Disc

$680
£516.34
€590.47
CA$950.06
A$1,056.67
CHF 551.76
MX$12,858.58
NOK 7,046.84
SEK 6,608.69
DKK 4,406.93
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About the Item

Found in the tombs of ancient Chinese emperors and aristocrats, bi discs 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. Polished with smooth edges and a glossy sheen, this contemporary bi disc is carved of a solid piece of pale jadeite, selected for its beautiful translucency and striking veining. A red-orange mineral inclusion accents one side of the disc, suggestive of early morning on a desert canyon or sand dune, the hot sun rising overhead. Set on a custom metal stand, the bi disc layers into modern interiors as tabletop sculpture with graphic shape and natural beauty.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Organic Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Jade,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    21st Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A0041stDibs: LU820044046772

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