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A CALCIFIED JADE 'FISH' PENDANT SHANG - WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY |
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Length 3 1/4 in., 8.8 cm
the flat arced body flaring slightly at the mouth and the tail, the long dorsal fin rising along the spine and two smaller fins extending from the belly, the eyes, the edge of the cheek, and the ridges of the fins all finely incised, the stone an opaque beige tone, the mouth pierced with a small hole
Provenance
Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York, 6th August 1982.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 26.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 26.
Condition
The pendant is in good overall condition with expected wear, some erosion, with pitting. There is a small flake chip to the edge just behind one of the lower fins. As expected, the surface has been cleaned and 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.