Lot 125
  • 125

A JADE NOTCHED DISC (XUANJI) NEOLITHIC PERIOD

Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • jade
the translucent green jade with small areas of calcification, carved as a pierced circular disc with notched and serrated outer edge

Provenance

Acquired in London, 1980.

Literature

Filippo Salviati, Radiant Stones: Archaic Chinese Jades, Hong Kong, 2000, cat. no. 36.

Condition

Compared to the catalogue image, the jade is lighter and more translucent. In overall good condition, with some sections of the edge polished.
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.
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