Vintage Jade Wheel Pendant Necklace

Vintage jade Bi pendant necklace carved spiral disc on woven cord with smaller jade beads Artisan made in Asia - believe this is a recent made Bi that replicates the ancient designs - the Bi Is said to represent a connection to heaven or sky Background on Jade Bi “wheel” -The bi (Chinese: 璧) is a type of circular ancient Chinese jade artifact. The earliest bi were produced in the Neolithic period (~3500BCE), and continued to be made through later dynasties Adjustable from 22-28” long; disc is 1.5” diameter