明或以前 青玉臥羊

the recumbent beast with its hoofed legs tucked under its body, the small head tilted slightly upwards with its horns curved back, detailed with fine incisions throughout, the stone of mottled celadon and brown tones 

There is a tiny polished chip to one foot, and a tiny bruise to another, 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."

見兩例，藏於台北國立故宮博物院，一例斷代宋朝，錄於《故宮玉噐選萃》，台北，1973年，編號23（右圖），另一例錄於《集瓊藻：院藏珍玩精華展》，台北，2014年，圖版IV-83（中下圖）。二件略小例，曾展於《中國肖生玉雕》，香港藝術館，香港，1996年，編號67及93，其一斷代唐朝，其二應為宋代製。另一例藏於蘇黎世雷特博爾格博物館，載於Marie-Fleur Burkart-Bauer，《Chinesische Jaden aus drei Jahrtausenden》，蘇黎世，1986年，圖版110。再有一例，斷代宋朝，知柔齋收藏，曾展於《玲瓏玉雕》，香港中文大學文物舘，香港，1996年，編號88。