A JADE FIGURE OF A BEAR SHANG DYNASTY |

finely worked from a variegated yellowish and olive-green stone mottled with beige and dark striations, depicting a bear resting on its haunches with the forelimbs wrapped around the bent knees, all below a large head with a slightly open mouth revealing its tongue and surmounted by a pair of pointed ears, the rounded back of the figure decorated overall with motifs of hooks and scrollwork, the back of the head pierced with an aperture

Good overall condition with just original flaws and other minor surface wear.
"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."