A white jade `bird and lingzhi` pendant, Qing dynasty, 17th/18th century清十七/十八世紀 白玉喜瑞如意牌decorated at the top and bottom with scrolling ruyi motifs, one side in low relief is carved a bird on a lingzhi plant, the reverse with a four-character inscription in seal script reading shi shi bao xi (Good luck for evermore)Length 6.7 cm, 2⅝ in.品相: Some shalow small chips to the edges at both side, the largest approx. 0.6 cm., long."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: Pin Chen Tang, Hong Kong, 18th February 1993.品珍堂，香港，1993年2月18日来源2: Jessica Rawson, Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing, London, 1995, pl. 25:34.羅森，《Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing》，倫敦，1995年，圖版25:34