- 3167
A White Jade 'Five Blessings' Ruyi Sceptre Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Estimate
350,000 - 450,000 HKD
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Description
the large head carved in low relief with a bat suspending a tasselled musical chime flanked by two carp and two wan characters, the curved shaft similarly decorated with three bats flying amidst stylised cloud swirls, the terminal with a further bat with outstretched wings, culminating in the homophonic wufu ('Five Blessings'), the bottom edge pierced to suspend a ring, the translucent stone of an even pale celadon tone
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 17th November 1988, lot 311.
Condition
The overall surface is very good and the surface is well maintained. There is one nick to the left edge of the shaft next to the bats. There is a 5 cm white vein running across the shaft in the middle, which is cleverly concealed with the carving. The actual colour is slightly greener than the catalogue illustration.
"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."