琉球王國十八世紀 朱漆箔繪花卉紋兩層蓋盒連座

of circular form and three-tiered sections, raised on a splayed base, all supported on a large circular stand with a flared hollow foot, masterfully decorated in the hakue technique with subtle painted highlights on a shu-urushi ground, the slightly raised top of the domed cover with a large peony surrounded by detached flower sprays among serrate leaves and scrolling tendrils, the straight rounded sides similarly decorated with detached blossoming sprays, all between raised rims and above a zig-zag border of combed waves around the foot, the interior lacquered in red, the stand decorated en suite with large peonies among foliate scrolls and curling tendrils

The box is in overall good condition and the gold leaves inlays have been well preserved considering its age. The painted gold leaves are sometimes rubbed in areas, in commensuration with age, including the central flower on the top of the cover. There is an approx. 5.5 by 1.5 cm chip to the cover rim that has been repaired, and further smaller chips which are now stabilized with red relacquering around the rim. The central tier has also been relacquered on the interior and the rim in order to conceal occasional dents or chips. There are some cracks to the lower rim of the central tier which have also been stabilized (showing on the catalogue photo). Similar red relacquering around the rim and the base can be seen on the lower tier of the box. The stand is also generally in good condition considering its age and the refinement of the material with some relacquering around the rim and patches of red lacquer to stabilize dents or age crackling on the top surface including an age crack visible across. The actual colour is consistent if not a little deeper, more crimson-red compared to 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."

琉球之「戧金」及「箔繪」漆器
小松大秀
日本秋田市立千秋美術館館長

琉球漆藝之另一特色，見其戧金及箔繪漆器。為匠者取類針具，於漆表刻劃開槽，繼以金葉填之。此技法源自中國元代漆藝，入琉球而後獨成一派。其器多以朱漆為地，細工精製各類圖案，整體觀之尤為華美富麗。此門漆藝上品例，可見本場朱漆戧金食盒，飾尚氏家紋三頭左巴，底加斜格紋（拍品943）。另見朱漆箔繪花卉紋三層蓋盒（拍品940）；同見一相類例，施戧金技法，藏沖繩縣立博物館·美術館（圖1）。