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明十六世紀 阿拉伯文「穆罕默德」銅蓋盒
估價
1,000,000 - 1,500,000 HKD
招標截止
描述
of circular form with straight sides resting on a flat base with a recessed centre, the gently domed cover cast in relief with a central medallion enclosing an Arabic inscription with variations on the name 'Muhammad', referring to the Prophet Muhammad, against a finely punched ground, within an incised border of foliate lotus scrolls, the bronze patinated to a warm coppery-brown colour
Condition
The overall condition is very good with some original pitting on the interior, small nicks along the box edges and slight wear beneath the base.
"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."
拍品資料及來源
一件相類銅盒，盒蓋邊飾較寬，銘文亦不同，售於倫敦佳士得1989年12月11日，編號190。另一例器，盒蓋鼓張，邊飾浮凸，1991年4月30日售於香港蘇富比，編號151。另一件正德帶款作例，於1988年10月28日倫敦蘇富比售出，編號148。還可參見一海棠式盒，蓋心作阿拉伯文，售於紐約佳士得2006年9月19日，編號123。一組帶阿拉伯文之文房用器，刊錄於 Sydney L. Moss，《Emperor, Scholar, Artisan, Monk》，倫敦，1984年，圖版118-21。倫敦蘇富比2004年6月9日售出之三足爐（編號132），據其阿拉伯銘文，可判定製於正德年間。水松石山房舊藏也有一阿拉伯文三足爐，近售於香港蘇富比2012年4月4日，編號143。