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AN INSCRIBED JADE PLAQUE QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- jade
of rectangular form, in wood frame, crisply carved in relief on one side with a rocky landscape containing two long-tailed birds, one perched on a blossoming tree and the other standing on a rocky outcrop with its head turned, the reverse incised with leafy floral sprays issuing from jagged rockwork and a butterfly hovering above and inscribed with an imperial poem, Qi Ti Ju, taken from the sixtieth volume of the third book of Yu zhi shi ji of Qianlong emperor
Condition
The plaque is in good condition with the exception of nibbling to the extremities of the carving, particularly the tree twigs of the blossoming tree, on one face and natural veining with associated flakes on the other. The stone of grey and russet tone with parallel veining running diagonally across the plaque.
"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
The poem can be translated as follows:
The chrysanthemum is fearless of the cold frosty air and remains fragrant,
The yellow blossom contrasting with the green pine.
Forming a delightful contrast with beauty which can compete with sanjing,
Even Tianpan feels like Caisang.
Tianpan refers to Panshan, a place popular with the Qing dynasty ancestor; Caisang is the hometown of the scholar Tao Yuanming (365-427).