AN ARCHAISTIC PALE CELADON JADE 'CHILONG' DISC (BI) QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY

carved in relief with three sinuous chilong clambering around the surface, the reverse with tightly spaced bosses encircled by a wide band of archaic style hooks and scrolls, the stone with pale russet patches

Collection of Mary Morrison, Vancouver.

There is a 0.3 cm shallow chip to the edge of the disc, near the tail of one of the chilong, and the same chilong also has very faint fissures to its rear leg; otherwise, the disc is in overall good condition with some minute nicks to the extremities, as can be expected. The actual color is less red compared with 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.
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.