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A RARE ARCHAISTIC YELLOW AND RUSSET JADE 'TIGER' TALLY 17TH CENTURY |
Estimate
600,000 - 800,000 HKD
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Description
- 10.3 cm, 4 in.
one side superbly worked to depict a stylised mythical feline with a downturned head, the body of the beast decorated in low relief with flaming motifs and neatly bordered along the spine with tufts of hair terminating in an curling bushy tail, the body further incised with archaistic scrollwork echoed on the flat reverse, the reverse centred with a recessed cartouche enclosing a two-character inscription reading Pingding ('To pacify'), flanked by a pair of raised and recessed circular 'keys', the yellowish-green stone with attractive russet markings concentrating on the front
Condition
Overall very good condition with minute nibbles to the edges. The stone has some typical veining and inclusions.
"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."