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東周 公元前八至七世紀 青銅蟠虺紋壺
估價
300,000 - 500,000 USD
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描述
- Bronze
of pear-shape, crisply cast with five bands of interlocking dragons, their bodies defined with hooks, angular S- curves and raised beaded elements, the registers divided by plain bands, flanked on each side of the neck by bold large-horned taotie masks in relief issuing loop handles with large pendent rings, a partially obscured eighteen-character inscription on the interior of the neck, Japanese box (2)
來源
盧吳公司於1924年購之。
後售出 於大正時代（1912-1926），自此家族收藏。
後售出 於大正時代（1912-1926），自此家族收藏。
出版
Tch'ou To-Yi (Zhu Deyi), Bronzes Antiques de La Chine Appartenant à C.T. Loo et Cie, Paris, 1924, pl XV.
Jung Kêng (Rong Geng), Shang Zhou yiqi tongkao (A General Survey of Bronzes of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties), Yenching Journal of Chinese Studies, No. 17, Beijing, 1941, pl. 732, p. 387.
Jung Kêng (Rong Geng), Shang Zhou yiqi tongkao (A General Survey of Bronzes of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties), Yenching Journal of Chinese Studies, No. 17, Beijing, 1941, pl. 732, p. 387.
Condition
This vessel is in good condition except for one small vertical crack approximately 1 1/3 in. (3.4 cm) on the lower body. There is old damage on the foot ring.
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.
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.
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.
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.
拍品資料及來源
器中銘文：「陳侯作壺用祈眉壽無疆，子子孫孫永寶是尚」（據容庚《商周彝器通考》1941，北京，圖732，頁440）。此壺首錄於《Bronzes Antiques de la Chine Apartenant à C. T. Loo et Cie》，巴黎，1924年。此圖錄由褚德彝(1871-1942)編著，由法國漢學家伯希和(Paul Pelliot, 1878-1945)作序。褚德彝是晚清重要藏家端方(1861-1911)的幕僚，他有系統地整理了端方的青銅器收藏圖錄《陶齋吉金錄》，於1908年出版。端方所網羅的近代最重要的古物收藏，其中包含一套19世紀於寶雞出土的青銅柉禁和毛公鼎，現分別藏於紐約大都會藝術博物館及台北故宮博物院。1911年端方於四川任職時遭暗殺，逝後，其後代試圖將其收藏一起賣給民國政府；未果。之後其收藏便分散至各私人藏家及行家手中，盧芹齋及山中商會便從中購得為數眾多的藏品，並轉賣給日本和西方藏家及博物館。銘文的前兩行已磨損嚴重，但經容庚的復原可知一概，此壺應為陳侯所製。陳國乃周朝最具影響地位的諸侯國之一，其國君於西周時期多與周朝王室通婚，國土大致為現今的河南東部及安徽。春秋時期，陳國先後與齊國(今山東)、晉國(今山西)及楚國(今河南南部及湖北)交好。陳國的青銅器在風格上，因此同時受到南方及北方的影響。公元前478年，陳國終亡於楚國。現存少數幾件屬陳侯之名的青銅器，1963年於山東省肥城出土一件壺，便是其女的嫁妝。
此壺令人印象深刻，其所呈現的創意風格於西周時期首創，至東周及春秋時期有了更多的發展。立體的帶狀紋飾，鑄造華美精細，蟠龍紋凸起的雙眼更是獨特少有，然卻亦可見於Sackler珍藏的一件缶，錄於Jenny So著《Eastern Zhou Ritual Bronzes from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections》卷3，華盛頓 D.C.，1995年，頁206，品號31。此件所表現的主題，代表的是東周鑄銅工匠的新式配飾手法，他們的創造力激發出了紋飾花樣的不斷創新。此件精巧絕倫的龍紋釋放不凡生命力與魄力，同時亦較前期作品更生動立體。春秋早期一件鼎上可見極為相關紋飾設計，現藏煙台博物館，山東省，錄於《中國青銅器全集》卷9，北京，1997年，圖版2，及另一件罍，現藏河北省博物館，錄於前述著作，圖版128。
此壺令人印象深刻，其所呈現的創意風格於西周時期首創，至東周及春秋時期有了更多的發展。立體的帶狀紋飾，鑄造華美精細，蟠龍紋凸起的雙眼更是獨特少有，然卻亦可見於Sackler珍藏的一件缶，錄於Jenny So著《Eastern Zhou Ritual Bronzes from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections》卷3，華盛頓 D.C.，1995年，頁206，品號31。此件所表現的主題，代表的是東周鑄銅工匠的新式配飾手法，他們的創造力激發出了紋飾花樣的不斷創新。此件精巧絕倫的龍紋釋放不凡生命力與魄力，同時亦較前期作品更生動立體。春秋早期一件鼎上可見極為相關紋飾設計，現藏煙台博物館，山東省，錄於《中國青銅器全集》卷9，北京，1997年，圖版2，及另一件罍，現藏河北省博物館，錄於前述著作，圖版128。