元至明 褐斑青玉雕仿剔犀印泥盒

of circular form, the box and cover each deeply worked with four ruyi-shaped pommels, the smoothly polished stone of a greyish-green colour with russet patches

There are chips and bruises to the inner rim and flanges of the box and cover. Minor bruising and chips to the surface.
"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."

此類印盒形制罕見。見一圓形蓋盒，琢如意花卉紋，斷代為清代，售於香港蘇富比1994年5月4日，編號476；另見一例售於倫敦佳士得1987年12月16日，編號491。此盒所雕仿宋明剔犀紋飾，見一圓形漆盒例，藏三藩市亞洲藝術博物館，錄於《海外遺珍．漆器》，台北，1987年，圖版73。