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No. 107.
Chow Pi
diametre 8.6" in. thickness 3/10 1/2" in.

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This is of grayish jade with a coat of grotesque tinge and of extra-ordinary size found in tombs of ancient monarchs.

Being excavated at An Hsi, Chekiang and procured by the late Viceroy Tuan Fang, this jade dates back over 2,800 years.

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No. 108.
Chow Pi
diametre 6/.7" in. thickness 4/10" in.

This jade Pi was excavated in Shanse. The color is pure green wh[[strikethrough]]at the ancient people used as a token of tribute to their emperor It was covered with a coat of heavy mould due to its long contact with earth underground.

It was procured by the late Viceroy Tuan Fang, and the cracked part was caused in ancient time. ^[[modern time - probably in Excavation]]