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清乾隆 御製局部鎏金梵文獸面纓絡鐵盔
估價
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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描述
- iron and gilt
thinly cast in iron in a dome shape, the exterior decorated in gilt with a frieze of Sanskrit characters written with raised beaded edges, interrupted by interlinked ferocious animal masks in low relief suspending beaded jewels, all between two bands of further Sanskrit characters, and evenly divided by two vertical flanges detailed with stylised parcel-gilt dragons, attached around the base with three flaps of silk cloth lined with steel plates, the front securing a lobed brim inlaid with further pairs of confronting dragons, surmounted by a tapered finial adorned inlaid with upright lappets once securing a tall finial (now missing), the iron surface oxidised to dark brown
Condition
The Sanskrit characters were probably decorated with inlays which are now lost. There is foxing and fraying to the cloth. The original finial is missing. Apart from expected oxidation to the iron and steel surface, the overall condition is otherwise quite good.
"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
北京故宮博物院藏一作例與本品近似，細觀其盔，周身鑲嵌珍珠，盔上植黑貂纓。此盔與皇帝大閱甲一起曾被著錄於《清代宮廷生活》，香港，1985年，圖版115。另一件作例現藏於Musée de l'Armée博物館（收藏編號G 749），應為郎世寧於1739或1758年繪作之《乾隆皇帝大閱圖》中乾隆帝當時所穿的御用服飾。參見《China. The Three Emperors 1662-1795》展覽圖錄，皇家美術學院，倫敦，2005年，編號65。芝 加哥菲爾德博物館中兩件作例曾載於《Splendors of China's Forbidden City. The Glorious Reign of Emperor Qianlong》展覽圖錄，菲爾德博物館，芝加哥，2004年，編號133和134，其中後者與藍底大閱甲配套。 Valery M. Garrett在其書中提到大閱甲胄由清宮造辦處負責生產打造，在沒有閱兵儀式的情況下通常存放在紫禁城的西門。見《Chinese Clothing. A Illustrated Guide》，牛津，1994年，頁122。
本品實為儀式之用，而非屬於真正用於作戰的戰盔。儘管如此，此盔與戰盔一樣，在邊、頸部位均裌上鐵護板。乾隆皇帝在大閱兵儀式時頂戴大閱冑，身著用料華貴，做工精細的配套大閱甲。乾隆帝雖未有如其祖父康熙大帝一般御駕親征，但其大閱甲胄的裝飾仍然沿用了康熙時期的傳統，此可見於盔上梵文鐫刻「心咒詛念觀世音菩薩」。追其始願，應以為保佑之意，同時以表達清代皇帝對藏傳佛教的虔誠之心。
本品實為儀式之用，而非屬於真正用於作戰的戰盔。儘管如此，此盔與戰盔一樣，在邊、頸部位均裌上鐵護板。乾隆皇帝在大閱兵儀式時頂戴大閱冑，身著用料華貴，做工精細的配套大閱甲。乾隆帝雖未有如其祖父康熙大帝一般御駕親征，但其大閱甲胄的裝飾仍然沿用了康熙時期的傳統，此可見於盔上梵文鐫刻「心咒詛念觀世音菩薩」。追其始願，應以為保佑之意，同時以表達清代皇帝對藏傳佛教的虔誠之心。