明萬曆 青花錦地開光雲龍花鳥紋倭角長方蓋盒 《大明萬曆年製》款

of rectangular form with indented corners, the top of the cover vividly painted with a lobed panel enclosing a pair of five-clawed dragons ferociously writhing amongst clouds contesting a flaming pearl, above waves crashing against jagged mountains, all reserved against a diaper ground, the sides of the cover and box variously painted with rectangular panels of fruiting peach trees and birds, all divided at the corners by stylised lotus sprays supporting the babao (Eight Treasures), the rims bordered by bands of swirls and the foot with stylised mountains and waves, inscribed to the base with a six-character reign mark in three columns within a double rectangle

趙從衍（1912-1999年）收藏，此後家族傳承

The box and cover are in overall good structural condition with typical firing imperfections. There is a stabilised hairline crack extending across the cover and a shorter hairline crack measuring approx. 4.7 cm extending from the rim of the box. There are also typical shallow nicks to the edges and small areas of fritting.
"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."

盒綴倭角，屬萬曆年製特徵，蓋繪錦地開光，雙龍爭珠，伴以桃樹瑞鳥，溢典雅明風。台北故宮博物院有藏相類蓋盒，見《瓷器上的龍紋特展目錄》，台北，1983年，編號37。Falk 舊藏一盒，2001年9月20日在紐約佳士得拍出，編號144，後再於香港蘇富比2006年4月10日易手，編號1675。另有一例，經香港佳士得拍出，2004年11月1日，編號1092。