- 3644
清十七至十八世紀 犀角雕枇杷盃
估價
400,000 - 600,000 HKD
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描述
- Rhinoceros Horn
skilfully carved in the form of a furled loquat leaf with a serrated rim, one side of the leaf depicted borne on a gnarled branch extending downwards to form the handle and base, the branch issuing branches of loquats and leaves enveloping the exterior of the vessel, the smoothly patinated surface of a honey-brown colour
Condition
The foot of the cup has possibly been reduced. There are typical nicks and chips to the fragile extremities, including an approx 1.3 cm shallow chip to the lower edge of a leaf on the handle. There are also tiny restored sections, including two measuring approx 1 cm to the stems on the handle. There are typical age cracks especially to the interior.
"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
Rhinoceros horn libation cups modelled in the form of a loquat leaf and carved with loquats on the exterior are unusual and only two examples appear to have been published; one in the Chester Beatty Library, Dublin, illustrated in Jan Chapman, The Art of Rhinoceros Horn Carving in China, London, 1999, pl. 224; and another from the Montague Meyer Collection, sold in these rooms, 26th November 1980, lot 432, possibly the same cup that sold in our London rooms, 30th June 1964, lot 108.
Loquats (pipa) in China are symbolic of the four seasons, as they bud in autumn and flower in winter, while their fruits appear in spring and ripen in summer.