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A JADE PENDANT, HUANG WARRING STATES PERIOD
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Jade
- 9 cm, 3 1/2 in.
of arched form with a circular aperture at each end, finely incised on both sides with dense comma motifs and a pair of stylised kui dragons, the stone of a brownish-yellow tone with attractive russet highlights
Provenance
Collection of 2nd Baron Cunliffe.
Exhibited
Early Chinese Art, A Catalogue of the Early Bronzes, Jades and Allied Decorative Works of Art from the Cunliffe Collection, London, Bluett and Sons, Ltd. 1973, cat. no. 92.
Condition
The pendant is in overall good condition with the exception of a tiny shallow chip on each side of the top edge (approx. 0.5x0.2 and 0.3x0.1 cm) as illustrated in the catalogue. There are very tiny nibbles to the extremities.
"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."