元 / 明 玉雕瑞獸鎮紙

the substantial pebble boldly carved in the form of a recumbent mythical beast with its upper body turned towards its hindquarters, its protruding eyes, furled ears and curved horn naturalistically depicted, its mane detailed with fine incisions, the stone of a pale green colour mottled with attractive dark-brown streaks

The overall condition is very good with only some original veins in the stone.
"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."

工匠因材施藝，圓雕瑞獸，造型敦實肥厚。工匠雕工嫻熟，背部出脊線，毛髮後披，仿古造型令瑞獸憨態可人。此類玉器把件為文人書案上不可缺少之物，既可鎮紙，亦可把玩於手掌之中。

一件較小的玉雕瑞獸曾展出於《中國肖生玉雕》，香港藝術館，香港，1996年，編號147；另一件為熙墀藏玉，脊線突出，2010年4月8日於香港蘇富比拍賣，編號2001。