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the rectangular plaque with a lobed border, reticulated with a serpentine dragon writhing with its mouth held agape and head turned towards a 'pearl' at the upper right corner, all entwined with meandering scrolls bearing large floral blooms, the pale grey stone mottled with dark speckles

Minor bruising and 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."

可比較一例元代西安田家灣出土螭龍花紋玉牌， 現存於西安市文物保護考古所，錄於《中國出土玉器全集》，北京，2005年，卷14，圖版219。另可比一明代玉帶類例，藏於北京故宮博物院，錄於《故宮博物院藏文物珍品全集：玉器（下）》，香港，1995年，圖版166。見一例長方玉雕圖牌，出土於上海松江區西林塔，錄於《上海出土唐宋元明清玉器》，上海，2001年，圖版62；另比較一例龍紋荔枝玉雕，藏於倫敦大英博物館，出版於 Jessica Rawson，《Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing》，倫敦，1995年，圖版25:21。