清雍正 金彩盌 《大清雍正年製》款

the rounded sides rising from a short straight foot, covered inside and out with a rich gold enamel, the base inscribed with the six-character reign mark in underglaze blue

現收藏家父母於二十世紀初得自英國

The bowl is in good condition with the exception of a shallow 8mm., wide rim chip, rubbing to the gold on the base of the interior and light scratches around the interior and exterior.
"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.
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可參考一較小盌例，售於香港蘇富比1987年5月20日，編號500；盌例成對，曾兩度售於香港蘇富比，先後為1988年11月16日，編號331，以及1992年4月28日，編號79；另有一盃例，屬大衛德爵士故藏，現存於倫敦大英博物館，載錄於Margaret Medley，《Illustrated Catalogue of Ming and Qing Monochrome Wares》，倫敦，1989年，圖版B598。玫茵堂藏例成對，無款，圖錄於康蕊君，《玫茵堂藏中國陶瓷》，卷2，倫敦，1994年，圖版949。

金彩早見於元代瓷器，明初發展為單色釉，例見一高足盌，陽明文庫，東京，圖錄於《世界陶磁全集，卷11：元明篇》，東京，1955年，圖版95。時至康熙一朝，金彩瓷再度復興，奢華瑰麗，雍正年間尤為流行。