清乾隆 剔紅「三獅戲繡球」圖三層連座蓋盒一對

each of square section, the cover boldly carved in varying levels of relief through layers of rich cinnabar lacquer, depicting three Buddhist lions frolicking around a beribboned brocade ball on a bed of swirling flames, each beast finely detailed with a tightly-coiled mane, bushy tail and sharp fangs, all encircled by a band of shou character medallions, the sides decorated with a dense floret diaper pattern, the stand supported on four ruyi feet with ruyi-shaped aprons on each side, the top of the stand neatly incised with a stylised lotus spray framed by foliage at the corners, similarly decorated at the sides with a keyfret band and floret diaper, the interior and base lacquered in black

Roger Keverne Ltd，倫敦，2002年
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Roger Keverne Ltd，《Fine and Rare Chinese Works of Art and Ceramics, Summer Exhibition 2002》，倫敦，2002年，編號131

There has been retouching to the fragile extremities, particularly to the flanges and the feet. Visible age cracks to the underside and interiors. Other general surface and scratches.
"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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本盒巧雕三獅戲球，類近紋飾見於各種造型之漆盒；一件長方盒例，錄於《故宮雕漆器選粹》，北京，1971年，編號34；另一例售於香港蘇富比2005年10月23日，編號489；再參考一圓盒作例，圖見 Derek Clifford，《Chinese Carved Lacquer》，倫敦，1992年，圖版105。