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Deux épées de cérémonie, Païwan, Taïwan
Estimate
4,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Deux épées de cérémonie, Païwan
- haut. 62 cm, 52 cm
- 24 1/2 in, 20 1/2 in
a. le fourreau orné sur sa face interne de quatre personnages en pied flanqués de lignes parallèles évoquant des serpents stylisés, et la poignée d'une frise de personnages dansant, les motifs champlevés et rehaussés de laque rouge.
b. le fourreau gravé sur une face de motifs anthropomorphes hautement stylisés, et composé sur l'autre d'un entrelacs ajouré de fils de laiton ; la poignée ornée des deux côtés d'un personnage aux avant-bras relevés. Très belle patine brune, nuancée.
b. le fourreau gravé sur une face de motifs anthropomorphes hautement stylisés, et composé sur l'autre d'un entrelacs ajouré de fils de laiton ; la poignée ornée des deux côtés d'un personnage aux avant-bras relevés. Très belle patine brune, nuancée.
Condition
Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
b. A thin stable crack along one side of the handle.
"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."
"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."