宋 褐玉鏤空瑞芝雙鹿鈕

well rendered as two deer standing before dense foliage and two lingzhi blooms, the base pierced with apertures, the variegated russet stone skilfully worked to depict dark brown vegetation

Please note the colour of the jade has been wrongly captured in the catalogue photo. It is in reality beige-brown and caramel brown. Pierced for suspension. Small chips and losses, including a leg of a horse. Other 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."

藝匠依玉以琢，化瑕為瑜。台北國立故宮博物院有一相類玉件，展於《大汗的世紀：蒙元時代的多元文化與藝術》，台北，2001年，編號IV-10。另參考北京故宮博物院藏二例，錄於《故宮博物院藏品大系玉器篇》，卷5：唐宋遼金元，北京，2011年，圖版251及252。