A jade ‘bear` pendant, Han dynasty or later漢或以後 熊形玉珮of flat semi-circular form, carved from grey-green stone with dark flecks, with a snarling bear crawling over a bi discLength 5.5 cm, 2⅛in.品相: One small chip to its back leg and a further one to the tip of the scroll beneath, some 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: R.H. Ellsworth, New York, 20th August 1986.安思遠，紐約，1986年8月20日来源2: Jessica Rawson, Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing, London, 1995, pl. 18:7.羅森，《Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing》， 倫敦，1995年，圖版18:7