- 3403
元 銅鳳首淨瓶
估價
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
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招標截止
描述
- bronze
cast in the form of a Buddhist kundika, the globular body supported on a splayed pedestal foot, set on one side of the shoulder with an irregular handle in the form of a gnarled prunus branch, opposite an undulating spout in the form of a phoenix head, all surmounted by a tall neck of gu form set with a bulbous central section, the mouthrim bordered with a band of pendent leaf lappets, the smooth patinated surface of a variegated brown colour
Condition
minor dents and bruises, otherwise 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. 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."
"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
The shape is derived from Buddhist kundika vessels and to the cult of rosewater sprinklers so popular in the cultures of the Middle East. The present example has a prunus branch as a handle and the liquid is poured through the phoenix head. There is an interesting illustration in Wang Qi's Sancai tuhui (1607), showing a similar vessel as an attribute of a Buddhist deity.