拍品 257
  • 257

明 銅竊曲紋龍鋬匜

估價
6,000 - 8,000 USD
招標截止

描述

  • bronze
cast with an open spout at one end and a loop handle formed by an arched dragon at the other, the sides decorated with a band of angular scrolls above horizontal ribs, with a four-character inscription in the interior, all supported on four tab feet

Condition

A section of the base with the inscription has been added. There are several chips to the rim, otherwise 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.
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