Here we attempt to recover the evidence of the existence of the legendary He’s bi based on available historical records. The evaluation dimensions consist of time event, form, material, dimension and cultural aspects of this bi. 本玉璧尺寸與山东博物馆馆藏鲁国大玉璧相同, 然而玉質, 設計及刀工則非該玉璧可以比擬.
Carved with top quality white jade, the object is bi with symmetric motifs and carving style on both sides. The plane of the bi is divided into two sections by a rope shape line. The outer section is heaven which is formed by four god’s faces. Between the god’s face has an auspicious motif carrying the meaning of gate to heaven. The god’s face is formed by two sets of the dragon which is formed by phoenix the major motif of He’s home country Chu State.
山东博物馆馆藏鲁国大玉璧,1977年出土于鲁国故城遗址,为战国时期的随葬礼玉,周径32.8厘米,孔径11.6厘米,器型较大,为国内发现的战国玉璧中最大的一件。