西漢 玉弦紋璏

of rectangular form with incurved ends, carved to the top with two raised fillets, the stone of a yellowish-celadon colour with calcified areas

The scabbard slide is in good condition. There are expected minute bruises along the edges and pitting to the stone. The catalogue illustration is a tinge brighter than the actual colour of 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."

青白玉，褐黃沁，玉質瑩潤，局部鈣化呈雞骨白。璏面飾兩道凸弦紋，製作規整。據孫機先生對劍璏的分型分式，此造型屬「雙簷璏」型，兩端出簷，但只有一端簷微卷，詳見孫機，〈玉具劍與璏式佩劍法〉，《考古》，1985年第1期，頁54，圖7:6。