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AN ARCHAISTIC JADE SWORD FITTING MING DYNASTY OR EARLIER
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
decorated with a sinuous qilong dragon, the stone a rich caramel tone with lighter areas, together with: a small archaic jade fish pendant, and a small archaic jade pendant in the form of a crouching tiger (3)
Provenance
sword fitting: Collection of Dr. Robert Bloch.
fish pendant: C.T. Loo & Co.
Collection of Dr. Robert Bloch.
Tiger pendant: Collection of Dr. Robert Bloch.
Condition
The fish is in overall good condition and the stone has a lovely soft polish to the surface. The crouching tiger is in overall good condition with the exception of the tail which has broken off and was reattached. The sword slide is in overall good condition and shows very light overall traces of wear consistent with its age; it is less red than shown 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.
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.