- 2864
A MUGHAL-STYLE WHITE JADE LEAF TRAY QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 HKD
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Description
the translucent stone of a creamy white tone, delicately carved as a veined leaf to form a shallow tray, attached to a handle modelled as a daisy borne on a leafy stem in openwork, the underside connected to a loose ring
Provenance
Acquired in Hong Kong in the 1970s.
Condition
This piece is in very good condition with the exception of a 1cm hairline fracture extending from the edge of sine side, possibly due to a natural vein, and on the other side a 1cm hairline fracture and a 1.2cm forked fracture. Please note that the stone is of a slightly more beige colour than illustrated 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. 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."