Unique Eastern Zhou period, most probably an imperial funerary jade consisting of a bronze disk decorated in high relief with knobs that have emerald color patina and encrustations. The central portion of the bronze disk has a green jade inlaid decoration of circular form and decorated with floral pattern ornaments. The reverse side is convex and is not decorated. Most likely it represents an imperial funerary mirror. Diameter: 6" (15 cm.). Jade disk diameter: 3.8" (9.5 cm.). Estimated value: $10.000. Provenance: Dr. Veleanu's jade collection, the author of the illustrated collectors' textbook: "Jade, 5000 BC to 1912 AD, Guide to collectors". Click for Price @ GoAntiques.com
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