AN ARCHAISTIC CELADON AND RUSSET JADE 'CHILONG' BI DISC Ming/Qing dynastyPROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE RIGHT HONOURABLE ADRIENNE CLARKSONAN ARCHAISTIC CELADON AND RUSSET JADE 'CHILONG' BI DISCMing/Qing dynastyCircular with a central aperture, one side carved in high relief with two confronting chilong each with a long bifurcated tail, the opposite side carved with raised circular bosses, the stone an olive hue with russet and pale inclusions. 4 1/2in (11.4cm) diam. 明/清 青白玉帶皮龍紋玉璧Provenance:Acquired by the father of the present owner in Hong Kong, circa 1949, thence by descentThe Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson came to Canada from Hong Kong as a child refugee to become a broadcaster, journalist and author. From 1999 to 2005, she was Canada's 26th Governor General. She then co-founded the Institute for Canadian Citizenship which helps new citizens feel involved and included in Canadian life. Madame Clarkson has received 28 Honorary Degrees and was awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.