Lot 3789
  • 3789

A WHITE JADE 'DRAGON' BELT HOOK QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 HKD
bidding is closed

Description

  • jade
the translucent white stone depicted with a dragon’s head forming the hook and facing an undercut and reticulated chilong, the sinuous creature poised on the arched stem bearing a lingzhi in its bearded mouth, a round knob on the underside, the stone of an even pale celadon-white colour

Condition

The belthook is in very good condition. The catalogue illustration is a tinge more grey than the actual colour of the stone.
"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."