Lot 43
  • 43

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."

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.