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A JADE SLIT DISC, JUE, EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY/SPRING AND AUTUMN PERIOD
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- jades
- The jue: 4.8 cm, 1⅞ in.
of penannular form with a central aperture connected to the narrow opening, both sides incised with curvilinear 'dragon' configurations; together with a pale celadon jade mythical beast pendant; a pale celadon and brown jade sword guard; a pale celadon jade 'dragon' pendant, xi
Condition
The partially calcified jue has slight nibbles to edges but is otherwise in good condition. The other three pieces are in good condition, with expected minute nicks 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."
Catalogue Note
Compare a jade jue with carved with coiled dragon design, in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, included in the Museum’s Special Exhibition of Circular Jade, 1996, cat. no. 56. See also three examples similar to the present jade sword guard, also in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, published in Illustrated Catalogue of Ancient Jade Artifacts in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, 1988, pls 303 to 305.