Polished Marble Bi on Iron Stand Size:30cm known technically as cire perdue

known technically as cire perdue or lost-wax casting

It is made from teak wood with iron fittings

length 54 cm

112 x 46 x 190 cm

This elegant black lacquer cabinet originates from Shanxi province in northern China and dates to the 19th century

Polished Marble Bi on Iron Stand Size:30cm known technically as cire perdue,In ancient times Stone or Marble Bi were considered symbols of good luck. They were found in China as early as the fifth millennium BC. Jade discs were found in tombs of the Hong Shan culture (about 3800 2700 BC), a practice which was continued by later Neolithic cultures. The term bi is applied to wide discs with proportionately small central holes. The discs were placed on or aligned with the body of the deceased. The true significance of these