- 3052
A GROUP OF SEVEN JADE ORNAMENTS SHANG – HAN DYNASTY |
Estimate
300,000 - 500,000 HKD
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Description
- jade
- 4, 4.5, 4.8, 6.5, 6.9, 7.7, and 9.3 cm, 1 1/2 , 1 3/4 , 1 7/8 , 2 1/2 , 2 5/8 , 3, 3 5/8 in.
comprising a calcified plaque worked in the form of a stylised dragon, a bi disc with raised edges and decorated to both sides with scrollwork, a shaped sword ornament pierced through the centre with an aperture and decorated on both sides with scrollwork and circular motifs, a pendant of 'comma' form and incised on one side with geometric lines, a pendant skilfully rendered in low relief with an animal mask, a pendant in the form of a sinuous dragon with a tapering tail and a rectangular ornament adorned with a low-relief frieze enclosing taotie masks and scrollwork below a pierced aperture
Provenance
Collection of the Idemitsu Museum of Arts, Tokyo.
Literature
Chūgoku no kōgei: Idemitsu Bijutsukan zōhin zuroku/Ancient Chinese arts in the Idemitsu Collection, Idemitsu Museum of Arts, Tokyo, 1989, pls 123, 135, 142, 145 (one of a pair), 148, 152 and 165.
Condition
The ornaments are in overall good condition. There are expected minor bruises and nicks to the edges of the ornaments, the largest measuring approx. 0.8 by 0.4 cm to a sword ornament, with small sections have been lightly polished. The tail of the 'dragon' pendant has been stabilised.
"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."