拍品 3325
  • 3325

明 銅饕餮紋鋪首活環耳尊

估價
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
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描述

  • bronze
cast with a compressed globular body rising from a splayed foot to cylindrical neck and flared mouth, the neck cast with a pair of taotie mask handles suspending a loose ring and cast in low relief with archaistic cicada lappets and a thick band enclosing two shou characters against a leiwen ground, the lower body bordered with a band enclosing a pair of stylised long-tailed birds interrupted by four vertical raised fillets, the countersunk base cast with a two-character Xuande mark

Condition

There are dents to the rims and body, Other general 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. 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

Ulrich Hausmann's comparison with Song and Yuan dynasty bronzes suggests that the current vessel, with its pronounced construction, finely cast mark, overall design and rich patina is of a later date. Of all the many Xuande reign-marked bronze vases, this is one where there is a realistic chance that it is indeed of the period as the mark suggests.