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西周早期 公元前十一至十世紀 青銅獸面冠飾
估價
80,000 - 100,000 USD
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描述
- bronze
整器鑄成一牛角形獸首，雙角折向上翹，中脊突出，圓眼尖耳，寬鼻上卷，嘴飾一對尖牙。
來源
1950年代起日內瓦私人收藏
J.J. Lally & Co.，紐約，2011年
J.J. Lally & Co.，紐約，2011年
展覽
「Ancient Chinese Bronzes」， J.J. Lally & Co.，紐約，2011年春季，圖錄編號11
Condition
There is a small crack on the left horn. A hole on the tip of the left horn where strap goes through has been broken. There are several casting lines on the back of the mask and the horns.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
拍品資料及來源
這類青銅獸面是馬冠飾，用以彰顯馬車乘坐者的社會地位以及神權。值得注意的是，本件冠飾角的兩端採用了分鑄法鑄造。這是爲了形成空心的角而採取的複雜鑄造工藝，在平面器物上十分罕見。