Oriental Decorative Art Part I Saturday, 25 July 2026 / 11:00 am start
Small Jade Bi Disc, Possibly a Pendant w a Carved Grain Or Tadpole Design, Believed to Bring Good Fortune
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Lot Details
D 47mm The "Grain" or "Tadpole" Motif: Known in Chinese as Gucun or Wen, the raised swirling patterns mirror drops of water, sprouting seeds, or tadpoles. They symbolize continuous growth, resurrection, and the vital life force
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