Asian Art Online Auction

July 09, 2015

LOT 170

Lot 170

Five Pale Celadon Jade Belthooks, 18th/19th Century

Five Pale Celadon Jade Belthooks, 18th/19th Century
Lot 170 Details
Five Pale Celadon Jade Belthooks, 18th/19th Century

Each of similar size and carved in openwork with a sinuous chilong along the curving shaft and hook rendered as a ferocious dragon head
longest length 3.9" — 10 cm.

Estimate $3,000-$4,000

Realised: $2,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Chinese Jade Carvings from the Zhuigezhai Collection, Toronto and Hong Kong

CONDITION DETAILS

smallest 3 in good condition; 9.5cm pale celadon belthook with dragon reattached; 9.6 cm pale greyish celadon belthook end with ground down chip

LOT 170
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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