清末 青白玉書卷梅花把件

skilfully rendered as two scrolls strapped together with a gnarled branch of blossoming prunus, the brocade mount of the scrolls depicted with diapered incisions, the translucent white stone highlighted with light russet inclusions

There are some light bruises and small nicks to the extremities, including the petals of the prunus flowers and the edge of the scroll.
"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."

玉匠精工巧技，錦紋、梅枝，剛柔並濟，昔日文人掌中把玩，必賞其細膩入微，別具意趣。相類玉雕，可參考一青白玉裹布琵琶式筆擱，同綴細緻錦紋，售於香港蘇富比2015年6月1日，編號312。