AN ARCHAISTIC WHITE JADE 'BUFFALO' WATER DROPPER AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

standing four square with head slightly raised, the mouth pierced with a circular opening forming a spout, its face and limbs finely modelled with archaistic scrolls while a chilong with bifurcated tail clambers up its rear haunches, the tri-lobed cover surmounted by a sinuous chilong, the celadon-white stone mottled with milky inclusions and flecked with russet veining

The water dropper is in good condition with the exception of nibbling along the edges of the four feet of the animal, a 0.2 x 0.1cm nick to one ear of the chilong on the cover, and natural veining of the stone with associated flakes.
"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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