A SET OF THREE JADE PENDANTS, HUANG ZHOU DYNASTY

of three flattened arched sections forming a ring, each pierced at both ends with small apertures, the polished stone of a celadon yellow colour with russet highlights

All three pendants are in general good condition. One with a small bruised area at one corner (approx. 0.2 x 2 cm), one with a bruised area with associated loss on one end (approx. 1 x 0.6 cm) and nibbles near it and a shallow flake on the other end. All three with some small areas of calcification at the end, with tiny nicks and nibbles to the extremities. The colour is slightly more yellowish-celadon than illustrated in the 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."

For similar examples, see one attributed to the Late Neolithic period to Western Zhou, in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, included in the Museum’s Special Exhibition of Circular Jade, 1996, cat. no. 29; and another attributed to the to the Shang dynasty, formerly in the collection of George Eumorfopoulos and now in the British Museum, London, illustrated in Soame Jenyns, Chinese Archaic Jades in the British Museum, London, 1951, pl. XIX.