拍品 3014
  • 3014

新石器時代 / 商 獸面玉璜 (疑良渚文化)

估價
2,000,000 - 3,000,000 HKD
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描述

of crescent form, perforated at both ends, the longer side decorated in low relief with six mythical-animal masks of various sizes, with the central two being the largest, and those at the ends the smallest, four of which face one direction while the remaining two the other, the stone with a smooth surface of a warm celadon-tinged yellow tone streaked with natural toffee-brown inclusions and veining, yellow silk pouch

Condition

There are some original tool marks. The stone has some typical pitting and there is a natural vein running around one end of the jade. The overall condition is otherwise very good. The actual colour is slightly lighter and warmer than the catalogue illustration.
"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

台北國立故宮博物院藏相類玉璜,兩端獸首更形突出,二側邊沿皆飾橢圓獸面紋,圖見於鄧淑蘋,《國立故宮博物院藏新石器時代玉器圖錄》,台北,1992年,圖版22。

良渚文化玉作,常見巨目獸面紋,但在玉璜之上,雙眼一般呈長直橢圓狀,有別於一般之斜橢圓形。良渚(公元前3400-2250)乃長江流域新石器時代晚期之玉器文化,從貴族墓葬出土之玉器、絲綢、象牙、漆作等,對比以陶器為主之平民墓葬,可視此高古文化之階級區分。良渚文化玉器,以其禮祭之器為世所識,紋樣細緻入微,一般琢飾獸面。