EIGHT JADE ARCHER'S RINGS QING DYNASTY

comprising one of white jade carved with chilong; one of grayish-green with black flecks; one of white and russet; one carved with deer and ine; one with raised bosses; three plain with russet staining (8)

(from left to right)
The first: Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, 1968.
The second: Japan Trading Co., New York.
The third: Grossman-Moody, Honolulu, 1969.
The fourth: J.J. Klejman, New York, 1968.
The fifth: Stewart's Jewelry, San Francisco, 1969.
The sixth: Carriage House, Honolulu, 1968.

The second ring in the catalogue photo has some tiny chips along the edges and signs of abrasion; the third ring in the catalogue photo has stained fissures; the fourth raing has some stained fissures; the fifth ring in the catalogue photo has some tiny chips and fissures with associated minute chips along the edges; the others are in good condition, with minute nicks along the edges consistent with age and use.
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.