清乾隆 黃玉耳盃

of archaistic form, the shallow oval-shaped bowl with sturdy sides rising from a short foot, the main sides flanked by a pair of elongated 'C'-shaped 'ear' handles extending just below the mouthrim, the lustrous stone of a warm translucent yellow colour

The ear-cup is in overall good condition. There are two minute nicks to the mouthrim and ear, barely visible to the naked eye.
"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."

耳盃玉質溫潤、尺寸大方，可與此媲美之黃玉文房雅件極罕。相類之白玉器，偶有見之，台北故宮博物院藏一例，鐫乾隆四字篆，載於《宮廷之雅：清代仿古及畫意玉器特展圖錄》，國立故宮博物院，台北，1997年，編號31。

此器形源思先漢漆盃，例可見大英博物館 Brooke Sewell 惠贈之彩漆耳盃，據銘，乃公元4年西廠為蜀國皇帝所製，圖見於 Harry Garner 爵士，《Chinese Lacquer》，倫敦，1979年，頁43，圖版13。