Asian Art Auction

June 09, 2014

LOT 188

Lot 188

Reticulated Pale Celadon Jade Disc, 16th/17th Century

Reticulated Pale Celadon Jade Disc, 16th/17th Century
Lot 188 Details
Reticulated Pale Celadon Jade Disc, 16th/17th Century

Carved in openwork with a paradise flycatcher nestled beneath blooming lotus flowers and surrounded by weaving vines, all of an even and pale celadon colour
length 3.5" — 9 cm.

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $9,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

The Estate of David Blyth Hanna (1858-1938), Toronto.
Mr. Hanna was a railway executive who became the president of Canadian National Railways in 1919, maintaining his position until 1922, when he was appointed the first chairman of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO).

CONDITION DETAILS

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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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