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A JADE HUMAN FIGURE CHARM JIN DYNASTY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 HKD
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Description
- Jade
the opaque stone of a mottled beige and green colour, worked in the form of a figure flanked by hands extended outwards, rendered with a disc-like ornament atop his head
Condition
bruising and minute nicks to the edges, otherwise good condition
"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."
Catalogue Note
Human figure charms of this form were popularly used in the Jin Dynasty as auspicious adornments worn on the 7th day of the 1st Moon of the Spring Festival. For a closely related example in sheet gold from the Muwen Tang collection, see Simon Kwan and Sun Ji, Chinese Gold Ornaments, Hong Kong, p. 300, pl. 154, where the tradition is discussed in detail. See also lots 92 and 93 in this sale.