- 1740
JADEITE BANGLE |
Estimate
5,000,000 - 7,000,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Inner circumference and diameter approximately 56.48mm and 15.77mm.
The circular jadeite bangle of brilliant lavender colour and high translucency, graduating to light green colour, with flattened inner rim.
Condition
Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate no. KJ 98527, dated 9 July 2018, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade". Please refer to repot for further details. Jadeite of high translucency and very fine texture, in brilliant lavender colour graduating to light green colour. Upon strong transmitted illumination, there are cloud inclusions which are commonly seen in natural jadeite and hardly noticeable in normal lighting, overall in very good condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate no. KJ 98527, dated 9 July 2018, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".
內直徑及厚度約56.48毫米及15.77毫米，香港尺寸1.53；台灣尺寸18 _____________________________________________________________________
Lucent Lavender
Lavender is considered one the rarest colours to be found in jadeite. This alluring hue displays when trace element manganese is present whilst the jadeite forms within the depths of the earth, and the jadeite boulder transforms to possess this unusual natural purple shade.
Highly prized in Chinese culture, jadeite has had a long history as a symbol of royalty and privilege, bearing special significance as the chosen royal gem of the imperial family. Since the Tang dynasty, specific colours were used in garments and adornments to differentiate social structures. Purple being the colour only reserved for the royal family as the dye was such a rare and difficult colour to obtain. The phrase 紫衣绶带 (zĭ yī shòudài) describes purple garments being designated for only those of royal descent.
A jadeite bangle is seen as a representation of supreme status and extreme wealth. When jadeite bangles display both green and lavender hues, they are sometimes described as 春帶彩 (chūndàicăi) meaning ‘spring filled colours’. This metaphor brings forth an image of a green field in spring, blossoming with delicate hues of lavender flowers.
The two jadeite bangles offered in Lots 1739 and 1740 respectively, are wonderful examples of how two of the most desirable and rare colours of jadeite blend seamlessly together into perfect hololith bangles. Furthermore, it is likely that these two bangles would have originated from the same rough boulder, given the similarities in their qualities - both bangles possessing strong saturation and fine translucency. Either as a pair or worn individually, Lots 1739 and 1740 emanates a charmed rarity and subtle elegance of a true treasure of nature.
內直徑及厚度約56.48毫米及15.77毫米，香港尺寸1.53；台灣尺寸18 _____________________________________________________________________
Lucent Lavender
Lavender is considered one the rarest colours to be found in jadeite. This alluring hue displays when trace element manganese is present whilst the jadeite forms within the depths of the earth, and the jadeite boulder transforms to possess this unusual natural purple shade.
Highly prized in Chinese culture, jadeite has had a long history as a symbol of royalty and privilege, bearing special significance as the chosen royal gem of the imperial family. Since the Tang dynasty, specific colours were used in garments and adornments to differentiate social structures. Purple being the colour only reserved for the royal family as the dye was such a rare and difficult colour to obtain. The phrase 紫衣绶带 (zĭ yī shòudài) describes purple garments being designated for only those of royal descent.
A jadeite bangle is seen as a representation of supreme status and extreme wealth. When jadeite bangles display both green and lavender hues, they are sometimes described as 春帶彩 (chūndàicăi) meaning ‘spring filled colours’. This metaphor brings forth an image of a green field in spring, blossoming with delicate hues of lavender flowers.
The two jadeite bangles offered in Lots 1739 and 1740 respectively, are wonderful examples of how two of the most desirable and rare colours of jadeite blend seamlessly together into perfect hololith bangles. Furthermore, it is likely that these two bangles would have originated from the same rough boulder, given the similarities in their qualities - both bangles possessing strong saturation and fine translucency. Either as a pair or worn individually, Lots 1739 and 1740 emanates a charmed rarity and subtle elegance of a true treasure of nature.