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清十九世紀 青白玉雕十二章紋圭璧
估價
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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描述
- Jade
in the form of a gui scepter combined with a bi disc issuing from tumultuous waves and rocks below, the bi carved on one side around the central aperture with the grain pattern of small spiral bosses, the reverse with ruyi scrolls, the gui carved with the Twelve Symbols in pairs of two, and a scaly dragon chasing a 'flaming pearl' entwined around the top of the blade, the stone of a pale greenish white with areas of russet, wood stand (2)
來源
紐約蘇富比1975年9月25日，編號96
Condition
There are several stained fissure lines, particularly to one side of the tablet. There are two stained fissure cracks to the side of the bi disc, one approx. 1 1/2 in. long, 3.8 cm, the other approx 2 in., 5 cm long. There is the expected minor nicks to the extremities, but otherwise the tablet is in overall good condition. The tablet has more of a celadon tone compared to the catalogue 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
拍品資料及來源
The twelve symbols include the sun, moon, rock, constellations, the fu symbol, an ax, small dragon, pheasant, sacrificial vessels, water weeds, flames and grains. These symbols can also be found on robes reserved for the emperor’s own use.
See a closely related tablet also with the Twelve Symbols in the Palace Museum, Beijing, illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum. Jadeware (III), Hong Kong, 1995, p. 160., no. 129; and another tablet in the British Museum and illustrated in Jessica Rawson, Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing, London, 1995, p. 92, fig. 88.