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A GREEN JADE 'RABBIT' PENDANT SHANG - WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY |
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Length 1 1/2 in., 3.5 cm
the flat stone carved on both sides as a rabbit in profile, crouching as if ready to pounce, the face, tail, and alert ears sharply incised, the fold of the ears indicated by shallow grooves, the stone a mossy green variegated with white and darker patches, pierced at the tip of the ears
Provenance
C. T. Loo, New York, circa 1950.
Oriental Rarities (Alan Hartman), New York, 22nd June 1981.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 10.
Oriental Rarities (Alan Hartman), New York, 22nd June 1981.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 10.
Exhibited
An Exhibition of Archaic Jades, C. T. Loo, Norton Gallery of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida, 1950, pl. XXXIII, fig. 2.
Condition
The carving is in overall good condition aside from a small loss to the rear left paw and to the rear right leg.
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.