宋 剔紅牡丹紋盞托

of circular form finely carved through th fine layer of cinnbar lacquer to the yellow floral diaper ground below with four large peony blossoms wreathed in curling foliage, between a band of petal lappets and keyfret encircling the black lacquered central stand and rim, the underside decorated with lotus lappets and a scroll band, the base lacquered in black

李氏家族收藏
香港佳士得2009年12月1日，編號1805

《Dragon and Phoenix. Chinese Lacquer Ware, The Lee Family Collection》，東亞藝術博物館，科隆，1990年，編號 30
洛杉磯藝術博物館，1990-91年
《中国の漆工芸》，松濤美術館，東京，1991年，編號36

The cupstand is in very good overall condition. There are some expected occasional age crackles and light wear on the underside, the black lacquered center rim and base are likely to have been stabilized with additional layer of lacquer over the course of time, but overall the piece has been remarkably well preserved.
"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."

同類盞托，多為高足，如本品者，則相見甚罕。觀其形，鑒其紋，或源出金銀之器，可參考一對宋代銀製盞托例，飾纏枝花卉紋，Pierre Uldry收藏，展《Chinesisches Gold und Silber》，蘇黎世，1994年，圖版270；同見一唐代盌例，飾花卉紋，圖版147。另見一宋代金製小盤例，錄《Chinese Gold and Silver in the Carl Kempe Collection》，Ostasiatiska Museum，Ulricehamn，1999年，圖版51。

可參考三漆盤例，雕飾相類，展《宋元の美―伝来の漆器を中心に》，根津美術館，東京，2004年，圖版110-112。另見一例，李氏家族收藏，售香港佳士得2009年12月1日，編號1806。