A turquoise and coral-inlaid silver `nine dragons` seal銀嵌寳九龍戲珠紋璽of square form, each side cast in high relief with two ferocious dragons contesting a `flaming pearl`, the top with a full-frontal five-clawed dragon, the coiled body cast with fine scales and centered by a turquoise `pearl` and coral `flames`, the seal face with two lines of archaic characters and two lines of Manchu characters 8.9 by 8.6 by 8.6 cm, 3½by 3⅜ by 3⅜ in.品相: There are some surface scratches overall. One of the inlays is missing.表面通體有少許劃痕。一嵌石缺失。"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: Sotheby`s New York, 8th November 1980, lot 67 (as Yongzheng period).Douglas J.K. Wright Ltd., London, 1st December 1980.紐約蘇富比1980年11月8日，編號67（斷代為雍正） Douglas J.K. Wright Ltd., 倫敦，1980年12月1日