拍品 3512
  • 3512

明末至清初 紫檀盝頂官皮箱

估價
350,000 - 500,000 HKD
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描述

  • Zitan (Pterocarpus santalinus)
of rectangular form, the cabinet constructed with straight sides surmounted by a lid with straight sides rising to a canted border and flat top, all supported on a slightly larger base with a gently cusped lower edge to the front, the lid hinged to the back of the cabinet and decorated with a chain to hold the lid in place when open, the lid opening to reveal a tray-like compartment, the front decorated across the lid and doors with a round baitong plate with a lock receptacle and ruyi-shaped hasp, above a pair of plates and pulls, set with four drawers behind the doors, the cabinet flanked by a pair of baitong C-shaped handles

展覽

嘉木堂,《紫檀家具精選展》,香港,1999年,頁52-53
伍嘉恩,《燕几衎榻: 攻玉山房藏中國古典家具》,香港中文大學文物館,香港,2007年,頁 192-193

Condition

Good overall condition with just typical surface wear and shrinkage.
"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

此類官皮箱男女皆適用,用以存放梳妝用品、珠寶首飾以及其他貴重物件。也可以置於書桌上,便於收納文房書寫用具以及印璽。

箱蓋掀開是一個平屜,兩扇小門後是四個抽屜。整個構造與其說是箱子,還不如說像是小櫃子。

箱蓋四角有白銅銅活加固,箱頂四角飾有白銅如意雲頭,門板與箱蓋背後都有長方型白銅合葉,圓型面葉,雲頭形拍子開口容納鈕頭,門上也有長方面葉及吊牌,箱身左右兩側有弧形提環。打開箱子時,側面繫鏈可固定箱蓋位置。

有一相似例子,收錄於《好古敏求:敏求精舍三十五週年紀念展》,香港藝術館,香港,1995年,頁298。