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TWO WHITE JADE BELT HOOKS AND A WHITE JADE BELT CLASP QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Length: 5 inches
the similarly carved belt hooks each with a chilong along the shaft confronting a dragon head terminal, the back with a circular knob for attachment, the two elements forming the buckle finely detailed, one carved in openwork to depict a sinuous chilong amidst lingzhi sprigs, the other with a chilong in relief, the semi-translucent stone of an even tone (3)
Provenance
Butterfield & Butterfield, San Francisco, California, 1960s.
Condition
One belt hook with polishing to one end, the other belt hook with a break to a stem and both with tiny nicks to the edges. The belt clasps are associated, and one with polishing to one side, and both with minor nicks to the edges.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.