清乾隆 紫檀嵌寶瓜瓞綿綿渣斗

intricately inlaid in mother-of-pearl, soapstone, stained horn, horn and lacquer, decorated with butterflies hovering among gnarled branches suspending small gourds and coiled tendrils

Good overall condition with just minor bruises at the fragile extremities. Insignificant losses and several inlays refixed to the body.
"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."

本件紫檀嵌寶渣斗工藝精湛，實為難求，各博物館及私人收藏均無類例。仿古之器素得乾隆青睞，此渣斗形制古美，頗合乾隆雅好。比較一竹渣斗例，器形相似，北京故宮博物院藏，曾展於《邃古來今：清宮仿古文物精品特集》，澳門藝術博物館，2005年，編號131，據圖錄稱，其器形可溯至商初。

葫蘆紋飾以百寶嵌就，工巧細膩，宛若天成，藤蔓蜿蜒盤錯，枝葉栩栩如生。葫蘆紋飾於乾隆朝喜聞樂見，相類纏枝葫蘆亦作於其他器物，比較一畫琺瑯鼻煙壺例，乾隆年款，清宮舊藏，今仍貯北京，錄於《故宮博物院藏文物珍品全集：鼻煙壺》，香港，2003年，頁201，編號311。