十九 / 二十世紀 木錯銀絲鑲翠玉螭龍紋帶鉤及碧璽紙鎮

the belt hook carved with a dragon head forming the hook and an openwork sinuous chilong on the arched stem grasping a lingzhi sprig in its mouth, the stone with splashes of apple-green, affixed to a stepped wire-inlaid wood bar, set with two tourmaline pebbles 

The belt hook is affixed to the wood scroll weight and has not been removed for examination. Apart for a minute chip to one end of the scroll weight just above the wire-inlaid key-fret band, and some minor age related wear, the piece is in overall good condition.
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.

An unusual feature of this belt hook is that the chilong is striding away from the dragon-head hook.