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A YELLOWISH-BEIGE JADE ORNAMENT WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY |
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Width 2 1/2 in., 6.5 cm
the flat stone symmetrically carved as two confronting scrolls, with three short protruding flanges on the sides, centering two comma-shaped apertures, the surface further incised with curvilinear scrolls and two ovals, the reverse undecorated, the stone a warm yellow-beige with opaque flecks and traces of cinnabar
Provenance
Eastern Pacific Co., Hong Kong, 5th February 1988.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 84.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 84.
Condition
The carving is in good overall condition with expected wear to the surface, scattered minute nicks along edges and a small drilled aperture for suspension. The surface has been cleaned and lightly polished.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.