明 銅錯金銀辟邪形水滴

底款：
二量見昌宜允又樂

The bowl has been off and reattached. There are signs of surface wear.
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.
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For other examples of gold and silver inlaid mythical beast-form water droppers, see Gerard Tsang and Hugh Moss, Arts from the Scholar's Studio, Hong Kong, 1986, no. 208; and Sydney Moss, The Second Bronze Age: Later Chinese Metalwork, London, 1991, no. 33.