JADEITE DRAGON BELT BUCKLE, LATE QING

The jadeite of translucent bright green colour suffused with splashes of celadon and amber tone, carved with a Chi-long ﹙螭龍﹚confronting a dragon head terminal, symbolising the affection of a father to a son, the underside carved with a round buckle, strung on a cord with a decorative knot and a jadeite bead.

Colour and Clarity: According to the jadeite report, the carved dragon belt-buckle is natural, A Jade. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the jadeite is translucent, celadon tone suffused with deep emerald green colour and a few streaks of russet and yellow tone. There are some white cloud inclusions. On the bottom, there are some brownish streaks, fissures and abrasion to the terminal. Condition: In good condition, dated very late nineteenth century in our opinion. This lot is to be offered without reserve. 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 US. 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 certificate numbered SJ 64526, dated 4 February 2013, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as “A jade”.