Description

The Western Zhou Dynasty jade bi disc with phoenix motif is a jade artifact of significant historical and artistic value. It is circular with a central hole, and the outer surface is carved with phoenix patterns, featuring flowing lines and an elegant design. The phoenix was one of the totems symbolizing auspiciousness, nobility, and royal power during the Western Zhou Dynasty, signifying good fortune and prestige. Such jade bi discs were often used in ritual sacrifices or as burial objects for royalty and nobility, reflecting the superb jade carving craftsmanship and rigorous ritual culture of the Western Zhou period. They are important material evidence for the study of Western Zhou jade culture and aesthetic thought.