Lot 1834
- 1834
A LARGE CELADON JADE BELT BUCKLE QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Jade
- Length 4 1/2 in., 11.4 cm
each section of square outline, carved and undercut with a sinuous chilong holding a sprig of lingzhi in its mouth, one section with a dragon-head terminal, the stone with opaque flecking (2)
Provenance
Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, 28th February 1980, lot 297.
Condition
The buckle is in overall good condition with scattered minute nicks and a small bruise to the underside of one unit. There are a few very fine fissures (possibly natural) in the openwork.
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.