A finely carved white jade circular table screen Qing dynasty, Qianlong Period

of circular form, carved on one side with a scene of two sages conversing outside a pavilion in a rocky garden amongst pine and other trees, flanked by acolytes on both sides bearing flowers, the scene framed by rocks and clouds, the reverse with a pair of cranes frollicking in the shallows of a river below a pine tree, all framed by rocks, the stone of even very pale green colour, stand 

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 16th November 1989, lot 640. 

The plaque is in very good condition overall. There is a minute nibble to the hanging rock below one figure. There is a natural fissure to the stone which runs down from the top, almost half way down the plaque on the front. The fissure is also visible on the reverse, running approx two-thirds down from the top. There are a couple more shorter natural fissures to the reverse bottom. The carving is sharper and finer than the illustration suggests. There are chips to the stand concentrated to the sides, some areas of which have been reinforced.
"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.
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