Jade: bi

One circular green-brown jade bi traversed in the frontal plane by a rectangular bar squared off at the bottom and arrow-shaped at the top. Dark green and purple-brown vein. Medium-sized circular central hole. Obverse presents incised serpentine dragon; reverse presents seven dots joined by lines representing the constellation of the Great Sea (Ursa Major). External circumference of bi is broken at one point. Bi rests in a wooden four-legged stand with carved ornamental details on the sides and along the base.

Rewi Alley

351x207x13mm (l x w x h)

C1958.131

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