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Important and exceedingly rare authentic Ming dynasty or earlier antique Chinese carved jade bi disc - Important and exceedingly rare authentic Ming dynasty or earlier antique Chinese carved jade bi disc featuring high-relief chilong (hornless dragons) clambering along the rim, displaying mottled yin yang black and whitish gray colored jade and dark brown inclusions characteristic of traditional nephrite jade carvings. Object Type: Stylized mythical chilong dragons carved in relief looping around the central aperture. Nephrite jade with natural tonal variations and weathering patination consistent with age from Han to Ming dynasties. Measure 3.5” across. Excellent condition. Provenance: Prolific collector DATO` Dr. Kenneth Chin Kin Lia, MBBS (Mal), FAMM (Mal), FRCP (Glas), FESC (EUR), FACC (USA), FSCAI (USA) 1949-2025. PLEASE NOTE THIS ESTATE AND ITEMS ARE IN ST CHARLES MO, ITEMS WILL BE SHIPPED OR PICKED UP IN ST CHARLES MO. WE WILL SUGGEST SHIPPERS OR YOU MAY ARRANGE YOUR OWN SHIPPING. zip code is 63304 All items must be retrieved or shipped within 15 days of auction end. Items remaining in our possession after this time will be subject to forfeit or storage charges. Condition: READ CAREFULLY! Because artwork, antiques and collectibles are known to be copied from pre-existing examples the dating of such objects is often difficult to ascertain and opinions vary from expert to expert. Due to this, Olde Trove Auction House strongly suggests all potential bidders or a representative to meticulously inspect any and all items prior to bidding. Any reference to a specific time period and/or culture are only the opinion of Olde Trove Auction House and are not a guarantee of authenticity. If the bidder or a representative cannot inspect an item in person prior to the auction, then Olde Trove Auction House strongly suggests that you do not place a bid on the lot. Descriptions provided in both printed and online catalog formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Olde Trove Auction House Conditions of Sale. Each lot will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS with all defects and faults. No warranties or guarantees of any kind will be given by Seller or Auctioneer including any warranty of fitness, merchantability, or suitability. Bidders should, whenever possible, carefully inspect each lot to determine its condition and contents. All weights, counts, and measurements are approximate. Bidder acknowledges that all lots were available for inspection prior to the Auction and that he or she relied solely on their own inspection of the lots and not any information listed in the catalog or otherwise provided by the Auctioneer, the Auction staff, or Seller. It is SOLELY the responsibility of the buyer to obtain all possible information prior to bidding. If you are not completely satisfied with an item before you bid, DO NOT BID.