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AN ARCHAIC JADE DISC, BI NEOLITHIC PERIOD – ZHOU DYNASTY |
Estimate
350,000 - 400,000 HKD
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Description
- 16.3 cm, 6 3/8 in.
with well-defined outlines centred with a large aperture, the opaque pale brown stone with grey and russet veining, the cover of the burlwood-inset box carved with a two-character inscription reading Zhou bi ('Bi Disc from the Zhou dynasty') followed by a four-character inscription reading Taozhai cang yu ('Jade from the collection of Taozhai'), the interior cover lined with blue silk and bearing a seal mark reading Taozhai jiancang shuhua ('Paintings and calligraphy appreciated by Taozhai')
Provenance
Collection of Duanfang (1861-1911).
Exhibited
Kodai Shina bijutsu tenkan [Exhibition of ancient Chinese art], Yamanaka, Osaka, 1923.
Condition
In good overall condition for its age and type. The box with typical age cracks (one infilled) as visible in the catalogue photo.
"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."