An archaic pale green and brown jade disc (Huan), Neolithic period, Qijia culture

Robert H. Ellsworth, New York.

Anthony Carter Ltd., London.

The present lot bears sticking resemblance to the jade rings from the Qijia culture excavated from Gansu province. For a few examples, see Gu Fang, The Complete Collection of Jades Unearthed in China, vol. 15 Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, Xinjiang, Beijing, 2005, pls 14-16. A closely related example, previously in the Yangdetang Collection, later entering the collection of Chang Wei-Hwa, was sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 27th November 2019, lot 2757.