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A WHITE JADE 'CHILONG' 'SHE'-SHAPED PENDANT QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Jade
finely carved in high relief and pierced with a small and large chilong clambering around an oval-shaped she, the stone of very pale celadon-white colour
Condition
One chilong with a bruise to the tip of one ear, a small chip to the side of its tail and a crack to one foreleg. The other chilong with a tiny nick to one foreleg and a tiny chip to the other. There is a small chip to the stem of the lingzhi and a fissure to the she-shaped pendant which is inherent to the stone.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The form of this pendant is based on Eastern Han prototypes, such as one included in the Oriental Ceramic Society of Hong Kong exhibition Art & Imitation in China, Art Gallery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 2006, cat. no. 13.