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TWO RARE OPAQUE JADE FISH PENDANTS LATE SHANG / EARLY WESTERN ZHOU
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- jade
both of elongated arc-shape, carved in the round as a fish, each body incised with a zigzag design and hatch marks along the edges indicating the dorsal and pectoral fins, the eyes with simple incised circles and mouth pierced with a circular aperture, the stone of warm ivory color with traces of cinnabar (2)
Provenance
A.W Bahr Collection, Weybridge, 1963.
Collection of Arthur M. Sackler.
Christie's New York, 18th March 2009, lot 300.
Collection of Arthur M. Sackler.
Christie's New York, 18th March 2009, lot 300.
Condition
The pair is in good condition with some minor wear to the surface consistent with age.
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.
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.
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.
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.