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明萬曆 青花纏枝蓮花龍紋長方蓋盒 《大明萬曆年製》款
估價
60,000 - 80,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- 《大明萬曆年製》款
- porcelain
of rectangular form with indented corners resting on a short foot, the domed cover painted in underglaze blue with a pair of confronting five-clawed dragons contesting a 'flaming pearl' amid cloud swirls and above foaming waves crashing against rockwork, the sides painted with luxuriant lotus scrolls above a keyfret band, the lower portion similarly decorated with meandering leafy lotus scrolls below a keyfret border, six-character mark within a double rectangle (2)
來源
香港蘇富比2007年10月9日，編號1561
Condition
The box with a rim crack, measuring approximately 5cm from the interior, and approx 5.4cm from the exterior. A restored chip to the interior of the rim, with two very short associated hairline cracks, the chip appearing to measuring approximately 3.5mm by 1.5cm. The total area of over-spray measuring approximately 155mm along the rim, with a 10mm firing crack to the interior corner. There are scattered burst air bubbles and iron spots throughout, as visible in the catalog. To the base, there are two pieces of kiln grit, the larger of which is approx 0.7 by 0.6cm. The cover in good general 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
拍品資料及來源
A similar, but slightly smaller box with two dragons in a quatrefoil panel on a cash-diaper ground is in the National Palace Museum, Taiwan, and is illustrated in the Catalogue of a Special Exhibition of Dragon-motif Porcelain in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, 1983, cat.no. 37. Another Wanli mark and period 'dragon' box and cover from the Falk Collection was sold at Christie's New York, 20th September 2001, lot 144 and was later resold in our Hong Kong rooms, 10th April 2006, lot 1675.