ORIENTAL AND ISLAMIC ART AUCTION 7 JULY 2026 | Jul 7, 2026
Lot 10
A DRAGON AND PHOENIX JADE BI, HAN DYNASTY (206 BC–220 AD) A DRAGON AND PHOENIX JADE BI, HAN DYNASTY (206 BC–220 AD) A DRAGON AND PHOENIX JADE BI, HAN DYNASTY (206 BC–220 AD)

Lot 10 A DRAGON AND PHOENIX JADE BI, HAN DYNASTY (206 BC–220 AD)

Reference: ART10010442

A finely carved light green jade bi featuring intertwined dragon and phoenix motifs, symbols of power, harmony, and immortality in ancient China. Openwork scrolls and elegant curves reflect the exceptional craftsmanship of the Han period.
Diameter 10 cm.

PROVENANCE
From a private Canadian collection. Formerly from Mr. Huang Zhi-Ming, a Taiwanese private collector. Mr. Huang acquired the jade pieces in Hong Kong. Some from Mr. Lai Loy (1926 - 2012), a jade dealer on Hollywood Road well known for handling and supplying archaic jade pieces to collectors, museums and other dealers and some some from private collectors in Hong Kong.

Reference: Similar jade illustrated in the book of Jessica Rawson “Chinese Jade”, p. 69, fig. 48. From the tomb of the King of Nan Yue at Canton. Han period.

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