- 3317
A GREEN JADE MUGHAL-STYLE HORSE-HEADED HILT QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
the pommel carved in the shape of a whinnying horse's head with flared nostrils and flattened ears, his eyes inlaid with gold-set spinels and mane descending to one side, the hilt further decorated with a trefoil flower spray embellished in gold and inset with coloured gems, flanked by curved feathery-leaf quillons and upright acanthus leaves in low relief to grip, the smoothly polished stone of warm sage-green colour mottled with snowflake inclusions and incised on one side with an inscription, possibly later added
Provenance
Christie's Hong Kong, 27th May 2008, lot 1983.
Condition
The tip-end of the two ears is chipped. There is some pitting to the surface of the hilt. Thee are some losses to the gold border inset along the quillons edge.
"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."