拍品 137
  • 137

清十八/十九世紀 白玉萬福慶壽紋如意

估價
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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描述

  • jade
the large ruyi-shaped terminal carved in relief with two bats flanking a central shou character below a hanging jade stone and wan, the slender elegantly arched shaft carved with scrolled geometric motifs near the terminal, pierced at the end for threading a tassel, the translucent stone of an even white to pale celadon tone with icy-white inclusions

Condition

This sceptre is in good condition, but does have a very small nick to the right hand edge of the underside of the head.
"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."

拍品資料及來源

本品琢磨細膩,觸感溫潤,僅如意頭及近趾部以淺浮雕裝飾,清雅秀麗,更顯良玉瑩潤。玉如意,鮮見於十八世紀以前,或因大材難得,直至乾隆西征新疆準噶爾,克復和闐、莎車,其地所產良玉朝貢不斷,時匠細選珍材,製於蘇州作坊。

台北故宮博物院收藏一白玉如意例,如意頭以淺浮雕飾蝙蝠、壽字紋,曾展於《故宮如意選萃》,台北,1974年,編號4;另一例出自德安堂收藏,曾展於《玉緣:德安堂藏玉展》,故宮博物院,北京,2004年,編號20,後售於香港佳士得2007年5月29日,編號1598;另有一例,尺寸較大,出自尼泊爾爵士大君Padma Shumshere Jung Bahadur Rana及Rama Malla公主殿下收藏,售於倫敦蘇富比2013年5月15日,編號5。