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A PALE CELADON JADE ARCHAISTIC BELTHOOK AND A JADE ‘DRAGON’ BUCKLE QING DYNASTY, 18TH – 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
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Description
- jade
the archaistic belthook carved from a white translucent stone in the form of an archaistic dragon, the head forming the hook, facing a younger chilong clambering on the arched shaft; the brass belt buckle embellished with an oval white jade plaque reticulated with a facing dragon writhing amongst lotus
Condition
There is a fissure around the head of the belt hook indicating that it may have been off and re-affixed but there is no loss of material or further damage to the head so it might also be only an age crackle in the stone. There is some light nibbling along the edge.
The bronze-mounted reticulated 'dragon' buckle is generally in good condition. There are a few expected small nicks and icy inclusions along 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. 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."