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A WHITE JADE 'CHRYSANTHEMUM' RUYI SCEPTRE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
120,000 - 150,000 HKD
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Description
finely carved in openwork with a branch of flowering chrysanthemum entwined around the arched shaft, with two larger blooms resting on the top edge of the ruyi-shaped terminal, the bottom detailed with an angular archaistic scroll and pierced for threading a purple tassel, the pale translucent stone of an even greenish-white tone finished to a lustrous polish
Provenance
Sotheby's Parke Bernet Hong Kong, 12th/13th May 1976, lot 380.
Condition
The sceptre is in overall good condition with a few minor nicks along the edges of the carved design.
"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."