Pale Hardstone Bi Disc

c. 1850
$1,180 USD SOLD
Dimensions
W: 8.5" D: 2.25" H: 12.25"
Materials
Stone
Steel
Collection #
CBH104A
Estimated Shipping
$75

Found in the tombs of ancient Chinese emperors and aristocrats, bi discs such as this have a mysterious and spiritual history, and their function and significance remain uncertain. Shaping this hard stone takes considerable skill. An artisan patiently rubs the surface with sand to give the stone its soft, satiny appearance, a subtle glow completely different from the polished gloss of machine-finished stones. Patterned with currents of dark and light occlusions, this petite bi disc with mustard yellow undertones anchors interiors with its beautiful color and dense texture.

Additional Dimensions:
Diameter of disc: 8.5"

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