Warring States Jade plaque, D. 7.5cm, 50 grams

Carved with green tone Hetian jade, this jade plaque has the form jade bi. The major motif is the two female dancers shown on both sides of the bi which is decorated with rope motif. At the bottom is head of Deity. Antiquity evidence includes additive crystals and cleaving vein.

Appraisal Indexes:

  1. quality of jade: 7
  2. rareness: 6
  3. historical and cultural significance: 5
  4. workmanship: 7
  5. size: 3
  6. condition: 10