Hongshan Culture Hemo Jade Ritual Bi Disc, Neolithic Period (7500–2900 BCE)

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Dimensions & Weight: Diameter: 11 cm (4.33 in); Weight: 131 g; 8th–3rd Millennium BCECondition & Provenance: Overall in very good condition. Carved from Hemo jade, the disc displays a rich dark green tone with natural russet coloration, white calcification, mineral encrustation, and burial patina developed over thousands of years. The pair of suspension perforations remain intact, and the edges retain expected ancient polishing and handling wear consistent with age. Provenance: Private Collection, Illinois, USA.Description: Expertly carved from Hemo jade, this substantial Bi disc exemplifies one of the most important ceremonial jade forms of the Hongshan Culture. The broad circular profile and precisely finished central aperture emphasize the elegant simplicity that characterizes early ritual jades. Extensive mineralization, calcification, and naturally developed burial deposits provide compelling evidence of great antiquity while enhancing its visual character. Hemo jade, prized for its dense texture and smooth surface created through natural river polishing, has long been associated with high-status Neolithic ritual objects from northeastern China. Large Hongshan Bi discs of this quality and preservation remain highly desirable among leading museums and advanced collectors of early Chinese jade.

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