The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 1
Thu, Sep 29, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 172
Two Chinese Carved Jade Bi Discs on Stands
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
possibly Qijia culture, circa 2200-1700 BCE, pale green with white and brown inclusions throughout, 8-7/8 in. diameter; dark green with pale green inclusions throughout, 11-1/ 4 in. diameter; with metal stands, dimensions on stands 10-1/2 x 8-7/8 x 2 in. and 12-1/2 x 11-1/4 x 3 in. [Asian Ceramics]
Provenance: Smaller example purchased from Throckmorton Fine Art, Inc. (accompanied by copy of receipt dated May 2011 for $2,500); The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut
Condition
surface dirt and accretion, natural inclusions throughout, some scattered edge roughness, nicks, and chips; smaller example with two possible cracks and repairs
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