西漢 玉獸面紋璏

of rectangular form with incurved ends, carved to the top with a stylised beast mask, the stone of a pale celadon colour with russet patches and calcified areas

There are some minute nibbling along the edges. The stone with some natural pitting and us of a slightly lighter tone compared to the catalogue illustration.
"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.
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青白玉，玉質瑩潤。黃褐色沁，沁色斑駁，部分呈雞骨白。璏面細陽線雕刻出獸面勾雲紋，紋飾細膩。 據孫機先生的分型分式，此劍璏屬成熟期的「雙卷簷」璏，扁管中空，以穿劍帶，詳見孫機，〈玉具劍與璏式佩劍法〉，《考古》，1985年第1期，頁54，圖7:8。