明 青白玉瑞獸擺件

carved recumbent with legs tucked beneath the body, the head raised with large bulging eyes and jaw open to reveal the sharp teeth, the stone of mottled light brown and celadon colour

There are small areas of shallow pitting to the surface, a bruise to its nose and forehead. Otherwise the carving 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. 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."

一稍大玉雕例，靈獸抬首張望，錄於Roger Keverne，《Jade》，倫敦，1991年，頁 139，圖版29。另一例出自Kirknorton收藏，載於Brian Morgan，《Naturalism & Archaism: Chinese Jades from the Kirknorton Collection》，倫敦，1995年，編號51。