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A WHITE JADE 'PIG' PLAQUE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Jade
of circular form with a reticulated plaque at the top, carved in low relief on one side with a pig standing foursquare, the reverse carved with one character reading hai (pig), the smoothly polished stone of an even white colour, pierced at the bottom
Condition
There is a tiny restored chip to the edge of the plaque in the 7 o clock position, and several other tiny nicks along the edges.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This plaque is special for its depiction of a pig, the twelfth animal of the Chinese zodiac, and may have comprised one of a set of twelve similarly shaped plaques each depicting one of the zodiac animals. Compare a set of twelve zodiac plaques, including one of closely related shape and carved with a pig, in the Palace Museum, Beijing, illustrated in Compendium of Collections in the Palace Museum. Jade, vol. 9, Qing Dynasty, Beijing, 2009, pl. 258; and a set attributed to the Daoguang reign, sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 17th January 1989, lot 967C.