A GREEN JADE HANGING BASKET QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

of flattened oval section, each side delicately carved in relief with stylized lotus, all below a wide ruyi-form galleried rim surmounted by an openwork arc of entwined leafy blooms, the swing handle with ruyi terminals suspended from a loose ring, the moss green stone with dark flecking, fitted wood stand (2)

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 19th November 1985, lot 78.

There is a restored break across the handle and minor scattered 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.