An inscribed bronze tiger tallyMing dynasty明 銅錯銀「武亭王」虎符each half inscribed in silver inlay to the spine with a seven-character inscription reading yu Wuting wang wei hu fu (tiger tally for the lord of Wuting), the side of each with Wuting you yi (Wuting right one) and Wuting zuo yi (Wuting left one), respectively (2)銘文：與武亭王為虎符武亭右一武亭左一Length 4⅜ in., 11.2 cmFor more information on and additional videos for this lot, please contact serina.wei@sothebys.comIn 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.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.Private Collection, acquired prior to 1931. Collection of Colonel J (Jack) H. Thom, D.S.O., received as a gift in Hong Kong, 1931.Collection of Major General Alfred H., C.B, C.B.E., and Mrs. Joan (née Taylor) Musson, by circa 1970, and thence by descent.私人收藏，得於1931年之前 英國傑出服務勳章持有者陸軍上校 J (Jack) H. Thom 收藏，1931年獲贈於香港 巴斯三等勳章、大英帝國司令勳章持有者少將 Alfred H. 及夫人 Joan (原姓 Taylor) Musson 伉儷收藏，約1970年已入藏，此後家族傳承