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A GREEN JADE ORNAMENT LONGSHAN CULTURE, NEOLITHIC PERIOD
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 HKD
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Description
the flattened ornament well carved and pierced, incised on one side with a spiral between two subtly carved bands, with small apertures on each side for attachment, the smoothly polished translucent stone of a pale green tone with a dark brown inclusion and mottled with white inclusions
Exhibited
Exquisite Jade Carving, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 1996, cat. no. 145.
Condition
The side that has a spiral decoration also has faint traces of incised decoration. The overall condition is very good with only a few old minor chips to the edges and tips of the flanges. The actual colour appears to be quite close to the catalogue illustration.
"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
Compare the style of carving and decoration of the present piece with an axe-shaped tablet with an openwork anthropomorphic mask in the Simon Kwan collection, included in the exhibition Chinese Archaic Jades from the Kwan Collection, Art Gallery, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 1994, cat. no 30.