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AN ARchAIsTIc JAde dIsc, bI, MINg dyNAsTy
China, 1368-1644. The circular disc superbly carved in relief with a
taotie at each of the four cardinal points around the central aperture,
the backside with a pattern of various C-shaped scrolls and swirls, the Weight: 48.5 g
stone of dark brown color with shades of buff. Dimensions: Diameter 7.7 cm
Note the extremely fine raised line along the outer edge and central
Provenance: Gustav Heinrich ralph von aperture on both sides.
Koenigswald (1902-1982) was a German-
Dutch paleontologist and geologist
who conducted research on hominins, 仿古玉璧，明代
中國，1368-1644。圓盤在中央圓孔周圍四個基點，每個點上都有浮雕，背面刻有各
including Homo erectus. His discoveries 種C形渦捲和漩渦形圖案，深褐色的石料夾雜著淺黃色。
and studies of hominid fossils in Java and
his studies of other important fossils of 來源：Gustav Heinrich Ralph von Koenigswald (1902-1982)曾是德國-荷蘭的古生
Southeastern Asia firmly established his 物學家和地質學家，他對包括直立人在內的人源素進行了研究。 他在爪哇原始人化
reputation as one of the leading figures of 石的發現和研究以及對東南亞其他重要化石的研究，牢固地確立了他作為20世紀古人
類學的主要人物之一的地位。 奧地利維也納Zacke藝廊，2007年5月。私人收藏家，
20th century paleoanthropology. Galerie 購於上述來源，自此保存在同一家族至今。
Zacke, Vienna, Austria, May 2007. A Gustav Heinrich ralph von 品相：品相極好，有磨損和風化。到處都有一些微小的裂痕，玉石被自然侵蝕。 精
private collector, acquired from the above Koenigswald (1902-1982) 美包漿。
and thence by descent in the same family. 重量：48.5 克
condition: Excellent condition with wear and weathering, some 尺寸：直徑 7.7厘米
microscopic nicks here and there, the jade with areas of natural erosion.
Fine old patina. estimate euR 800,-
Starting price EUr 400,-

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