A small jade reptile, Shang dynasty商 玉鰐carved from a thin slice of grey-green jade with notches to suggest the horns, eyes and limbs of a lizard, tapering to a pointed tailLength 6.8 cm, 2⅝ in.品相: Two small flakes to the front and some overall surface scratches."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."来源: Collection of Mr and Mrs Richard C. Bull. Sotheby`s New York, 6th December 1983, lot 126.Richard C. Bull 伉儷收藏 紐約蘇富比1983年12月6日，編號126来源2: Jessica Rawson, Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing, London, 1995, pl. 12:19羅森，《Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing》， 倫敦，1995年，圖版12:19