A small jade cong, Eastern Zhou-Han dynasty東周五世紀 黃玉琮of square cross-section with rounded corners, carved with stylised dragon and curl pattern on all sidesWidth 3.9 cm, 1½ in.品相: Two natural flaw lines with small associated losses to surface, several very small nicks and flakes overall, a small area of red pigment remains on the surface."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: Elegant House Chinese Curios, Hong Kong, 13th April 1993.Elegant House Chinese Curios，香港，1993年4月13日来源2: Jessica Rawson, Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing, London, 1995, pl. 16:1.羅森，《Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing》，倫敦，1995年，圖版16:1