拍品 55
  • 55

清十八世紀 銅鏤空八卦紋雙夔龍耳獸足熏爐一對

估價
300,000 - 500,000 HKD
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描述

  • bronze
each massively cast, supported on three waisted feet issuing from the mouths of animals masks, the shoulders flanked with a pair of kui dragons, the domed cover pierced with eight trigrams and surmounted by an openwork finial of a dragon among clouds reaching for a 'flaming pearl'

來源

Jonathan Bennett Antiques,倫敦,1990年代

Condition

Overall good condition, with just general surface wear and minor bruises and dents to the extremities.
"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.
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拍品資料及來源

此熏爐光澤熠熠,爐身碩大渾圓。其形始於西周禮器鼎,爐身多作扁球形,彎足自根部所飾獸嘴而出。其紋亦新穎獨特,將中國神話中的龍,佛教之珍珠,道家之八卦合而一統。爐蓋飾八卦紋多見於明朝,比較一立耳鼎式爐,爐身飾鶴壽,階梯式爐蓋由中心自邊緣分別飾以雙錢紋,卍字紋及八卦紋,售於紐約佳士得2008年3月19日,編號338;另有一明萬曆款青花爐,八卦紋圍飾蟠龍頂鈕,爐身長方形立於四足之上,售於倫敦蘇富比2009年11月4日,編號68。

八卦及道教元素,早於唐代便作為裝飾見諸中國銅器之上。可參一唐代銅鏡例,中心銅鈕周圍飾以四方框「十二地支」及八卦紋一週,售于紐約蘇富比2014年9月16-17日,編號9192;另有 Paul Freeman 氏藏元代銅瓶例,瓶身飾八卦紋,售於紐約蘇富比2015年3月21日,編號759。