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Plaque en jade céladon pâle Chine, dynastie Ming ou antérieur
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- jade
de forme ovale, à décor ajouré très finement sculpté en haut relief d'un dragon parmi des branches chargées de fleurs de lotus épanouies
Condition
Good overall condition with the exception of some light fritting to the edges of on petal and one leaf near the russet inclusion ; the actual color is a fraction more celadon than the catalogue illustration would suggest.
"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
From the late Tang dynasty onwards, personal ornaments in the form of small plaques intricately carved in openwork designs gained in popularity. The designs were deeply carved and undercut so to appear almost three-dimensional. Small holes on the sides such as displayed on the present lot suggest that they may have been applied to textiles or leather belts. Compare, for instance, two examples in the Palace Museum, Beijing, illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, vol. 41, Jadeware (II), Hong Kong, 2006, cat.nos. 172 and 173.