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TWO JADE ARCHAISTIC SWORD GUARDS QING DYNASTY |
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 HKD
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Description
- 4.5 and 6.3 cm, 1 3/4 and 2 1/2 in.
carved in relief with a sinuous chilong, the reverse incised with a taotie mask, the jade of an even white tone; the other lozenge section carved on one side with a sinuous chilong, the stone of a celadon green colour with russet streak on the reverse
Condition
The sword guards are in good overall condition with insignificant bruising and nibbling to the fragile edges and extremities, including one ear and the ridges above the eyes of the smaller chilong. An approx. 0.8 by 0.5 cm section appears to have been polished to one corner of the smaller sword guard.
"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."