- 1589
A CELADON JADE 'DRAGON' RUYI SCEPTRE QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD
Estimate
500,000 - 700,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
the ruyi-shaped terminal carved in low relief with a cluster of peaches surrounded by four bats, with a fifth bat perched at the top, the slender arched shaft carved in high relief with a scaly dragon clambering upwards from vaporous cloud swirls in pursuit of a 'flaming pearl', the lower pointed tip carved with another bat, the well-polished stone of an even translucent celadon tone with small white inclusions
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 16th November 1988, lot 488.
Condition
The sceptre is generally in good condition overall, with only superficial expected wear to the edges of the terminal. There are small areas of white veining to the stone.
"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."