Lot 141
  • 141

FOUR JADE ZOOMORPHIC PENDANTS SHANG TO WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • jade
comprising two bird pendants, Shang dynasty; a fish pendant, Western Zhou dynasty and an insect pendant, Western Zhou dynasty (4)

Provenance

Old French collections, first half of the 20th century.

Literature

Filippo Salviati, Radiant Stones: Archaic Chinese Jades, Hong Kong, 2000, cat. no. 58, 61, 62, 63.

Condition

Compared to the catalogue illustration, the pendants are more green overall. There are minor nicks to the edges of all four, otherwise 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.
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