拍品 202
  • 202

清乾隆 巧色瑪瑙「一路連科」紋水盂

估價
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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描述

  • agate and wood stand
naturalistically carved in the form of a hollowed lotus pod and a smaller attendant pod with dragonflies resting atop, supported on curved leafy stems issuing millet sprays, arrowhead and three water chestnuts, an egret crouching beside eating a fish, the translucent variegated stone of warm beige colour attractively suffused with dark brown, milky-white and emerald-green inclusions, wood stand

Condition

The waterpot is in excellent condition with the exception of a very minute nick to the edge of the opening.
"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

本品別具匠心,運用瑪瑙原石之各層色澤,營造一番奇妙景觀,亦反映乾隆年間清宮中收藏袖珍玩物之風尚。乾隆當朝,宮廷工匠喜以不同材質製作袖珍器物、文案清玩、雕塑、書本等,於極微小之空間施展鬼斧神工,與大型器物意趣大相徑庭,卻毫不遜色。

清宮御藏袖珍器物及擺件種類繁多,五花八門,包括古代玉器、銅器、裝飾物、各種異國新奇器物等,均藏於多寶格,故多寶格堪稱皇帝收藏之縮影,參見《中華瑰寶》展,台北國立故宮博物院,台北,1996年,編號352、353。