元/明 黑漆嵌螺鈿寒梅映月圖方盤

of square form, the curved sides raised on four ruyi feet, decorated to the interior with a blossoming prunus tree by a new moon, encircled by stylised floral scrolls, all reserved on a brown-black ground, Japanese wood box

日本私人收藏，得自1970年代

This tray is in reasonable condition, but there is a small chip to the top right corner and two chips and cracks to the lower left and right corners. There is an area of lighter (brown) colour to the lacquer ground which may be old restoration (but it does not flare under UV light). There is a network of horizontal cracks across the surface and virtical to the upper and lower edges, there is similar cracks to the lacquer to the reverse. There is also numerous scratches.
"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."

類同方盤，有一纏枝菊紋作例，曾售於紐約蘇富比1979年11月2日，編號109。另有相類作例曾售於倫敦佳士得1980年7月14日，編號318。