CARVED JADEITE CHINESE TEA SET

Of semi-translucent apple green tone, with splashes of deep green colour, carved as a teapot and four cups, decorated by bamboo and birds carvings. Accompanied by a wooden stand.

Colour and Clarity: According to Jadeite Jade Testing Certificates, the jadeite teapot and cups are natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the certificates for details. In our opinion, the jadeite "teapot" is translucent, of apple green colour with darker green splashes throughout. The "tea cups" have better translucency, of similar colour and texture. All have cloud inclusions, which are very common to natural jadeite. Accompanied by a wooden stand. Condition: There are some fissure lines and chips to the interior of teapot cover, not seen on the external. Overall in good condition. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that jadeite and rubies of Burmese origin and articles of jewellery containing jadeite or rubies of Burmese origin all less than 100 years old may not be imported into the U.S. The purchaser's inability to import any item into the U.S. or any other country as a result of these or other restrictions shall not justify cancellation or rescission of the sale or any delay in payment. Please check with the specialist department if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these import restrictions, or any other restrictions on importation or exportation.
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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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.

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificates numbered SJ 40910 and SJ 40911, dated 30 January 2012, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".