Lot 2732. A rare jade Dragon disc, bi, Western Han dynasty (206 BC-8 AD). Estimate HKD 1,200,000 - HKD 1,800,000. Price realised HKD 5,460,000 © Christie's Images Ltd 2017

The disc is finely carved to the centre in openwork with a dragon, highlighted by fine incisions along its body and its tail. The surface is decorated on both sides in relief with comma spirals within inner and outer raised borders. The well polished stone is of a yellowish-beige tone with areas of minor russet inclusions and calcification. 3 1/2 in. (8.5 cm.) diam. 

Provenance: Acquired in Hong Kong in 1997

Christie's. Adorning the Kings - A Private Collection of Archaic Jade Ornaments, 31 May 2017