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A WHITE JADE 'DRAGON' SEAL QING DYNASTY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- jade
of square form, surmounted by a recumbent dragon with limbs tucked beneath its body, carved with bulging eyes and flaring nostrils above curling whiskers, the seal face possibly later carved, the stone of even white tone
Condition
One corner of the seal is lost by a clean break leaving a triangular area measuring 1.8 x 1.6cm. The opposite corner of the seal has a circa 0.5 x 0.5cm area of uneven nick as a result of the natural property of the stone (also visible in the catalogue illustration). There is also a streak of milky-white inclusion measuring circa 1.5cm running across the other corner of the seal.
"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."