A small yellow jade cicada pendant, Shang/Western Zhou dynasty商/西周 玉蟬the insect carved in relief from a rich yellow-brown stone, with bulging eyes and folded wings and slightly splayed tail, with a horizontal perforation through its pointed beak, with traces of cinnabarLength 4 cm, 1⅝ in.品相: This is in good condition, apart from a few very minute nicks around the edges. There`s a red `H` written on one side."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: C.T. Loo, Paris.Collection of Mr and Mrs Richard C. Bull. Sotheby`s New York, 6th December 1983, lot 154.Richard C. Bull 伉儷收藏 紐約蘇富比1983年12月6日，編號154来源2: Paul Pelliot, Jades Archaiques de Chine Appartenant a M. C.T. Loo, Paris and Brussels, 1925, pl. XXXIX:1.Jessica Rawson, Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing, London, 1995, pl. 12:23.Paul Pelliot，《Jades Archaiques de Chine Appartenant a M》， 盧芹齋,，布魯塞爾/巴黎，1925年， 編號XXXIX:1. 羅森，《Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing》， 倫敦，1995年，圖版12:23