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A GREENISH-WHITE JADE OPENWORK 'DRAGON' ORNAMENT POSSIBLY WESTERN HAN DYNASTY
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 HKD
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Description
- jade
carved in the form of an elegantly-curved dragon with incised details, the stone of a pale celadon colour with occasional russet patches
Condition
The ornament is in good condition and well preserved. There are a few expected shallow nicks to the edges, the most prominent to the mouth of the dragon. A section of the tail has possibly been lightly polished to conceal pitting/flaws to the stone. The actual colour of the stone is of a greener tone than the catalogue illustration.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Compare a similar Western Han ornament excavated from Doushi tomb (M3) in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, illustrated in Wenwu, 2004.6, p. 13, pls 18-19, and also in Gu Fang, The Complete Collection of Jades Unearthed in China, vol. 14, Beijing, 2005, p. 141.