595
595
Neolithic Period
jade ½ h × 17¾ dia in (1 × 45 cm)
jade ½ h × 17¾ dia in (1 × 45 cm)
estimate: $5,000–7,000
result: $6,250
Lot is comprised of one large Bi disc from the Laingzhu culture, Neolithic period (c. 3400-2250 BCE), one medium Bi disc from the Qijia culture, Neolithic period (2000 BCE), and one small Bi disc of unknown origin and date. The Qijia culture example is accompanied by a digital copy of a certificate of authenticity issued by Gu Fang, Senior Fellow of the Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.