宋 白玉鏤雕雙龍戲珠珮

intricately rendered in openwork as a pair of sinuous dragons, each detailed with a coiling spine and one paw touching the 'flaming pearl', the white stone skilfully worked with faint russet areas highlighting the edges of the symmetrical arrangement

The plaque is in overall good condition with the exception of a small nick to one of the dragons' tail and tiny possible areas of polish. The catalogue illustration is a tinge redder than the actual colour of the stone.
"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."

白玉質，局部沁斑。片狀，鏤雕雙龍相對，共握一寶珠。雙龍尾交疊，拱形相向，形成橢圓形。

此器雕琢簡練，打磨細緻，神態神動逼真，寓意吉祥，具時代特色，堪為佳作。