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戰國 / 秦 公元前四至三世紀 青銅錞于
估價
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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招標截止
描述
- bronze
of elliptical cross section, the straight sides rising to a swelling shoulder below a flared lipped rim, the flat top cast with three pictographs, possibly of a fish, a boat, and the sun, set on the center with a crouching tiger, the surface with a brownish patina with some encrustations, wood stand (2)
來源
Parker T. Hart 先生舊藏，自此家族收藏
Condition
The x-ray images reveal that there is a patch of restoration on the shoulder of the drum; otherwise the piece is in overall good condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
拍品資料及來源
The drum was presented as a gift to The Honorable Parker T. Hart while he was serving in the United States foreign service as either ambassador to Saudi Arabia and then Turkey from 1965 to 1968, or from 1968 to February 1969 while serving as assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern and South Asian affairs, the highest position in that geographic bureau.