A pair of gold foil-embellished and painted-lacquer goblets with gold-inlaid bronze mounts,Western Han dynasty西漢 彩繪貼金箔銅錯金扣瑞獸雲氣紋高足漆盃一對
each beautifully painted around the exterior in red lacquer against a black lacquered ground with a wide frieze of undulating cloud scrolls, interspersed with small animals embellished in gold foil, including a tiger, an antelope, a bird and canines, above a decorative border, all between a gold-inlaid bronze rim and a splayed foot, the interior lacquered red and encircled with a similar decorative band in black lacquer below the rim
16.7 cmCondition reportThere is expected loss to the inlay around the rims, and general surface wear to the painted lacquer and gold foil. There is professional restoration to the lacquer and general cracks as expected, especially to the foot of one goblet.
口沿見嵌物剝落，繪漆及金面見磨痕，均屬正常。漆面經專業修整，見舊裂，尤其在其一足部。
"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."ProvenanceR.H. Ellsworth Ltd, New York, 7th February 2001.
安思遠，紐約，2001年2月7日
A pair of gold foil-embellished and painted-lacquer goblets with gold-inlaid bronze mounts,Western Han dynasty西漢 彩繪貼金箔銅錯金扣瑞獸雲氣紋高足漆盃一對
each beautifully painted around the exterior in red lacquer against a black lacquered ground with a wide frieze of undulating cloud scrolls, interspersed with small animals embellished in gold foil, including a tiger, an antelope, a bird and canines, above a decorative border, all between a gold-inlaid bronze rim and a splayed foot, the interior lacquered red and encircled with a similar decorative band in black lacquer below the rim
16.7 cmCondition reportThere is expected loss to the inlay around the rims, and general surface wear to the painted lacquer and gold foil. There is professional restoration to the lacquer and general cracks as expected, especially to the foot of one goblet.
口沿見嵌物剝落，繪漆及金面見磨痕，均屬正常。漆面經專業修整，見舊裂，尤其在其一足部。
"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."ProvenanceR.H. Ellsworth Ltd, New York, 7th February 2001.
安思遠，紐約，2001年2月7日
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