A small jade reptile pendant, Shang dynasty商 玉鰐of flattened form, simply but realistically carved from pale brown jade, with four well-defined limbs, a short tail and a rounded head, the head pierced with a large central holeLength 4.1 cm, 1⅝ in.品相: In overall good condition.整體品相良好。"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."我們很高興為您提供上述拍品狀況報告。由於敝公司非專業修復人員，在此敦促您向其他專業修復人員索取諮詢，以獲得更詳盡、專業之報告。準買家應該檢查每款拍品以確認其狀況，蘇富比所作的任何陳述均為專業主觀看法而非事實陳述。準買家應參考有關該拍賣的重要通知（見圖錄）。 雖然本狀況報告或有針對某拍品之討論，但所有拍賣品均根據印於圖錄內之業務規則以拍賣時狀況出售。来源: R.H. Ellsworth, New York, 24th April 1985.安思遠，紐約，1987 年4月24日来源2: Jessica Rawson, Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing, London, 1995, pl. 12:21.羅森，《Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing》， 倫敦，1995年，圖版12:21