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A BROWN JADE ‘CHILONG’ DISC, BI QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- jade
the circular disc flanked by a pair of chilong, the stone of a greyish brown tone suffused with caramel-russet inclusions; together with a grey jade bead and a brown and black jade ‘chilong’ double-cong
Condition
Chilong Disc: There is repair to the upper side of the disc, where a section has broken off.
Bead: There is a small chip to the edge of one end 1mm by 2mm.
Chilong Double Cong: There is a small chip to the rim of one cong, and a 4mm by 2mm chip to the shoulder to the adjacent one.
"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."