- 2374
A CALCIFIED JADE 'DRAGON' PENDANT WARRING STATES PERIOD
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 HKD
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Description
the flattened oval pendant carved and pierced with a qilong dragon, its sinuous body with outstretched limbs coiling around the central aperture, incised with further scrolling motifs, the calcified stone of a warm beige tone with burnet inclusions
Condition
There is an old chip to the top LHS which has been restuck, approx 3 by 0.5cm, and another to the tip of the dragon's right claw. There are minute nibbles to the edges of the carving. Otherwise the pendant is in good condition overall. The colour is slightly richer than illustrated.
"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
Skilfully carved with openwork to portray a sinuous dragon in silhouette, the present piece is finished to a smooth surface to display fine incised detail. Compare a similar example in the Tianjin City Art Museum, illustrated in Tianjin shi yishu bowuguan cang yu, Tianjin, 1993, pl. 136; and another published in Alfred Salmony, Archaic Chinese Jades from the Edward and Louise R. Sonnenschein Collection, Chicago, 1952, pl. LXXXIV, fig. 10. Compare also an archaistic pendant inspired by a Warring States prototype sold at Christie's New York, 21st September 2001, lot 518.