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Sense × Soundness: A Convergence of Art, Sound, and Aroma

Sotheby's upcoming online auction, Sense x Soundness, explores the intersection of sensory perception and aesthetic appreciation through a collection of rare artifacts. This event features items that engage the senses of sight, sound, and smell, offering attendees a glimpse into the multisensory experiences appreciated in the world of Chinese literati.

At the heart of the auction is a Song dynasty qin, formerly owned by Mr. Tang Liangxing, a descendant of the notable Shanghai musical family, the Tangs (Tangjia Ban). This qin, previously kept private and passed down from the last imperial court musician of the Qing dynasty, will be revealed to the public for the first time.

The auction also showcases Song and Yuan dynasty incense burners from Mr. Jeffrey Chang Shin-che's collection. These items, which have been privately held until now, originate from the esteemed Taiwanese collector, Mr. Yang Ping-chen, known for his collection of Ming and Qing dynasty bronze incense burners. Their presentation at this auction marks their first public appearance.

Sense x Soundness invites attendees to engage with artifacts that not only represent exceptional artistic work but also embody the profound sensory experiences of their time. This auction provides a platform for historical appreciation and sensory engagement, offering a unique perspective on the artifacts that shaped cultural practices.

聞 × 識：多重感官之旅

「居處修潔，身狀出倫，聞識疏達。」 —《呂氏春秋》

釋家將人的六種感官認知稱為六識，即眼、耳、鼻、舌、身、意。 本場以眼、耳、鼻作引，帶出六種感知。以琴入耳，以香入鼻，以花入眼，然後知酸甜苦辣，感身臨其境，從而意有所主。

本場以著名琵琶演奏家湯良興先生珍藏宋琴領銜；又有張信哲先生收藏數十年之宋元香具及花具襄贊。湯良興先生出身滬上著名音樂世家「湯家班」，為著名琵琶演奏家，少年時期兼習古琴，師從琴壇泰斗張子謙。湯氏所藏古琴皆傳自清宮末代內廷樂師總領班鄒閬仙，秘藏半生，從未示人。張信哲先生收藏之宋元香具遞藏自台北讀書樓主人，讀書樓主人以明清銅爐聲聞兩岸，然外人鮮聞此組宋元陶瓷香爐者，蓋因早年即歸藏張氏，此為第一次公開面世。

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