- 806
A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE SWORD ORNAMENT AND 'CHILONG' PENDANT MING – QING DYNASTY IN AN EARLIER HAN DYNASTY STYLE |
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 HKD
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Description
- 5 and 5.3 cm, 2 and 2 1/8 in.
the sword guard of trapezoid form, carved from a well polished yellowish stone with a sinuous chilong with russet highlights and archaistic motifs on the reverse, the 'chilong' pendant carved from a white and brown stone with its body and tail forming a loop
Condition
The sword guard with some surface wear and a few details smoothly polished off from handling, otherwise in good condition, the white and brown jade pendant with some surface pitting and age wear as visible on the photo.
"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."