唐 銀高足盃兩件

each with an everted rim, supported on a short spreading foot, one finely chased on the exterior with pointed arches enclosing birds and animals, separated by a beaded edge from shaped panels enclosing scrolling foliage, details picked out in gilt, all against a fine ring-punched ground; the other unadorned except for a fold around the middle (2)

1981年購於紐約

Both cups are tarnished and have expected wear to the surface. The left hand cup in the catalogue illustration has minor losses to the footrim. The right hand cup in the catalogue illustration has two dents to the rim and scattered minor nicks to the edges.
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.

Examples of stem cups similar to the first are illustrated in Pierre Uldry, Chinesisches Gold Und Silber, Zurich, 1994, cat. nos. 134-137; and one from the Carl Kempe Collection sold in our London rooms, 14th May 2008, lot 71. A bowl with a similar decoration to the second cup is illustrated in Duan Shu'an and Li Hong, Selected Treasures from Hejiacun Tang Hoard, Beijing, 2003, no. 17.