拍品 3319
  • 3319

元 銅雷紋地夔鳳紋三足爐

估價
50,000 - 70,000 HKD
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描述

  • bronze
of archaistic liding form, the compressed hemispherical bowl supported on three short slightly tapered legs, the exterior detailed with three pairs of stylised phoenix against a leiwen ground, the base with a medallion enclosing a bao ('treasure') character surrounded by various bands of studded bosses, key-fret motifs and archaistic cicada leaves, the surface patinated to a dark brown colour, wood cover

Condition

there are minor dents and cracks to the rim and feet, and other general surface wear. The coral finial has been broken off and reattached to the cover, and it's top has been restored.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

拍品資料及來源

For a closely related incense burner found in the Sinan shipwreck in 1977, see the catalogue Sinan Shipwreck: Special Exhibition of Cultural Relics Found Off Sinan Cost, National Museum of Korea, Samhwa Publishing Co. Seoul, Korea, cat. no. 267.

Interestingly, in the same shipwreck a similar incense burner was found, but cast with rope-twist handles. The discovery of these two different incense burners in the same cargo seems to confirm the long held view that Chinese craftsmen, with their well developed business acumen, created a wide range of designs to cater for many different tastes.