細節
明末/清初 犀角桃形小盃
盃呈半桃形。剖開的半個桃子內部掏空成小盃,器外鏤雕桃枝、桃葉和小桃一顆,短粗的枝梗為柄,枝葉盤底為足。
此盃以罕有的蘇門塔納小犀角雕成,造型新穎巧妙,生動逼真。
此器於1997年自紐約購入;後為松竹堂珍藏。2002-2005年間於香港藝術館《金木水火土:香港文物收藏精品展》中展出。
來源
The Songzhutang Collection, acquired in New York, 1997
展覽
Hong Kong Museum of Art, Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth: Gems of Antiquities Collections in Hong Kong, 2002-2005
注意事項
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory, tortoiseshell and crocodile. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.