Lot 3328
  • 3328

A YELLOW JADE ARCHAISTIC 'AXE-HEAD' PLAQUE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 HKD
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Description

finely carved in openwork in the form of an archaic axe-head picked out with slightly concave angular scrolls and supported on a crouching bat, the crest formed by two confronting archaistic dragons, each detailed with open snout and a long sinuous scaly body entwined around a ruyi, the smoothly polished stone of warm yellowish-green colour picked out with light brown inclusions

Condition

The pendant is in overall good condition.
"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."