![A VERY LARGE MOTTLED GRAY JADE DISC, BI, LIANGZHU CULTURE: A VERY LARGE MOTTLED GRAY JADE DISC, BI, LIANGZHU CULTURE China, circa 3300-2200 BC. Of circular form, with flat sides, and drilled with a central aperture. The variegated stone of a deep gray color w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178781042_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
Zhou Dynasty Antiques
![A VERY LARGE MOTTLED GRAY JADE DISC, BI, LIANGZHU CULTURE: A VERY LARGE MOTTLED GRAY JADE DISC, BI, LIANGZHU CULTURE China, circa 3300-2200 BC. Of circular form, with flat sides, and drilled with a central aperture. The variegated stone of a deep gray color w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178781042_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![A white jade disc, Bi, Possible Western Zhou: A white jade disc, Bi, Possible Western Zhou of circular form with an aperture in the centre, carved in the Western Zhou style, the stone of yellowish tone with russet inclusions 10.2cm diameter](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8232/331315/178696444_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716799780)
![A white jade pendant 'fish', probably Western Zhou Dynasty: A white jade pendant 'fish', probably Western Zhou Dynasty of flattened form with fins and incised eyes, an aperture drilled at the mouth Provenance:private English collection 6cm long, 2.5cm wide](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8232/331315/178696463_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716799780)
![A THREE-PART JADE DISK, BI, EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY: A THREE-PART JADE DISK, BI, EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY China, 770-221 BC. Finely carved, the three-part disk decorated with scrolling designs and each piece is pierced with two apertures on each side for mo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178781056_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![AN ARCHAIC PLAIN JADE CONG, LATE SHANG TO EARLY WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY: AN ARCHAIC PLAIN JADE CONG, LATE SHANG TO EARLY WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY China, 12th-10th century BC. Finely carved and superbly polished, the cong with plain, gently curved sides and short circular colla](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178781050_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![A WHITE JADE DISK INCISED WITH TAOTIE MASKS, BI, EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY: A WHITE JADE DISK INCISED WITH TAOTIE MASKS, BI, EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY China, 4th-3rd century BC. Elegantly carved from white jade, the circular disk finely incised on both sides with comma scrolls and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178781060_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![A BRONZE RITUAL FOOD GUI VESSEL 西周早期 青銅獸: A BRONZE RITUAL FOOD GUI VESSEL ???????????? Early Western Zhou dynasty, 11th-10th century BC With flared rim above a body cast with a narrow band of mythical birds centered on either side by an anima](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306392_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718957246)
![A PALE CELADON JADE 'TIGER' PENDANT, WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY: A PALE CELADON JADE 'TIGER' PENDANT, WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY China, 6th to 5th century BC. Of flattened form, in the form of a tiger, the back arched, the tail curled to form an aperture, its mouth ajar](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178781051_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![CHINESE WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY BRONZE DING VESSEL: Western Zhou Dynasty, Ca. 1050-771 BCAn intricate Chinese Western Zhou Dynasty bronze ding ritual cauldron adorned with a wealth of ornamentation. This vessel stands on three legs with taoite heads th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321398_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
![A PAIR OF JADE TIGER PLAQUES, EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY: A PAIR OF JADE TIGER PLAQUES, EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY China, 8th-3rd century BC. Each plaque of flattened form and well carved as a four-legged beast in profile, the back arched slightly and the tail cur](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178781052_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![TWO CELADON JADE PENDANTS, EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY: TWO CELADON JADE PENDANTS, EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY China, c. 6th-5th century BC. The plaque of rectangular form, each corner with a drilled aperture, and one side incised with interlacing scroll and rope](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178781054_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE 'DRAGON' BEAD 西周 白玉龍紋扁: A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE 'DRAGON' BEAD 西周 白玉龍紋扁勒 China, Western Zhou dynasty (1046-771BC) L: 3.7cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306198_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![Ancient Scythian Sarmatian Bronze Horse Ornament, Eastern Zhou Dynasty 6th-4th Century BCE: This exquisite bronze horse head ornament is a stunning example of Central Asian nomadic artistry from the 6th to 4th century BCE. The piece features a distinctive S-shaped design, meticulously detail](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180458208_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Chinese bronze ware food pot Zhou dynasty: Size: Height 42.5 cm - Width 38 cm Materials: Bronze Ware Time Period: Zhou dynasty Manufactured Date: 700-BC Period Origin: China](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9023/332438/179321772_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788536)
![A YELLOW JADE DISC 西周 黃玉璧 China, Western Zhou dynasty: A YELLOW JADE DISC 西周 黃玉璧 China, Western Zhou dynasty (1046-771BC) D: 9.5cm With natural flaws](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306186_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![A GROUP OF TWO ARCHAIC JADE BEADS, EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY: A GROUP OF TWO ARCHAIC JADE BEADS, EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY China, Eastern Zhou dynasty, 8th-3rd century BC. Of cylindrical form, the larger incised with rows of confronted C-scrolls framed by hatched ban](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178781053_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![A SMALL CELADON JADE DRAGON 'BI' DISC 西周 青玉龍紋總: A SMALL CELADON JADE DRAGON 'BI' DISC 西周 青玉龍紋總束 China, Western Zhou dynasty (1046-771BC) D: 2.8cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306189_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![Ancient Luristan Bronze Sphinx Belt Buckle, Northeast China 6th-4th Century BCE: This magnificent bronze plaque, is an outstanding example of the artistry of the ancient Luristan culture. The plaque features a detailed depiction of a sphinx, a mythical creature with the head of a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180458209_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Three-coloured agate ‘Dzi’ bead, Zhou dynasty: An antique agate bead with carved relief decorations of leaf scrolls and ruyis. Carved in the shape of a sheath, elongated with rounded edges and a bulging centre, it has a central hole that runs thro](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7144/334142/180557289_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989817)
![Chinese bronze ware food pot Zhou dynasty: Size: Height 30 cm - Width 26 cm Materials: Bronze Ware Time Period: Zhou dynasty Manufactured Date: 700-BC Period Origin: China](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9023/332438/179285813_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788536)
![Zoomorphic pendant - China Western Zhou Dynasty - 11th to 7th century BC 8cm x 3.5cm: 8cm x 3.5cm. In the same collection since 1980.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8129/332582/180197012_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718446070)
![Yellow jade seal “Double mythical beast?? Western Zhou dynasty: Carved yellow jade seal, with brown and reddish spots. It has a rectangular base adorned on the edges by a decorative border of geometric motifs. On it, there are two heads joined in the center, of a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7144/334142/180557609_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989817)
![Character in mottled green Jade dyed with ocher. China Western Zhou Dynasty - 11th to 7th century BC: 11th century to 7th century BC In the same collection since 1980. 7.2cm x 3cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8129/332582/180197013_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718446070)
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