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Lot 393
  • 393

TWO JADE SEALS QING DYNASTY

Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description

  • jade
of square form, one carved with a coiling chilong atop, the seal face reading Jingshen jianyu shanchuan (The spirit is seen in the mountains and streams); the other surmounted by a ram grasping a sprig of lingzhi in its mouth, the seal face reading Xianran tian...

Condition

Left seal: small chips to two of the corners (the largest 2mm) and a small nick to the corner of one of the sides, otherwise in good general condition with paler brown mottling to the ram, as seen in catalogue image. Right seal: a small 1mm chip to base and two further nicks to edges; the stone with mottled brown inclusions and one stone flaw to chilong.
"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."