- 5087
A JADE 'MASK' 'FISH' PENDANT PROBABLY NEOLITHIC PERIOD, LIANGZHU PERIOD |
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 HKD
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Description
- 7.6 cm, 3 in.
worked in the form of a fish with circular eyes and picked out with a meticulously incised curved band dividing the eyes and the body, the exquisite incisions echoed on one side of the fish's body with a stylised monster face accentuated with well-defined eyes enclosing circular pupils and tapering to pointed tips towards the temples, above a horizontal ridge indicating the mouth, pierced with two apertures, the brownish-beige stone with russet and white sections
Condition
Good condition with minute nicks to edge of tail and body apertures of one side.
"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."