A Chinese jade Bi dating from the Ming or Qing dynasty. One side of the bi features a Chilong, Qilin, a pair of snakes, and a dragon interspersed with writing ; the other side features a phoenix and a Chilong. Dimensions: 5 inches diameter; 12.7 cm diameter. All measurements are approximate.
Condition Report Overall good condition with 1 crack.
Provenance From Mr. Lee in Houston, Texas, collected by his father in Taiwan prior to the 1980s.
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