A group of four Chinese jade bi, 18th/19th century
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A group of four Chinese jade bi
18th/19th century
Each with carved patterning or motifs and with a previous collector sticker. (4).
Dia: 2 3/8, D: 1/4 in.
Dia: 6.03, D: 0.63 cm. (largest)
Provenance: Estate of Yip Hon (1904-1997). Nicknamed Kwai Wong (translated as Ghost King), Yip Hon was a gambling tycoon in South China. He a amassed great wealth in the casinos there, through his technique of listening dice, eventually opening his own casino.
18th/19th century
Each with carved patterning or motifs and with a previous collector sticker. (4).
Dia: 2 3/8, D: 1/4 in.
Dia: 6.03, D: 0.63 cm. (largest)
Provenance: Estate of Yip Hon (1904-1997). Nicknamed Kwai Wong (translated as Ghost King), Yip Hon was a gambling tycoon in South China. He a amassed great wealth in the casinos there, through his technique of listening dice, eventually opening his own casino.
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All with minor chips to edges.
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A group of four Chinese jade bi, 18th/19th century
Estimate $100 - $200
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