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明 三彩穿花龍鳳紋壁磚六件 |
估價
80,000 - 120,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- Stoneware
Condition
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準買家應該檢查每件拍品以確認其狀況，蘇富比所作的任何陳述均為主觀看法而非事實陳述。雖然本狀況報告或有針對某拍品之討論，但所有拍賣品均根據印於圖錄內之業務規則以拍賣時狀況出售。
我們很高興為您提供上述拍品狀況報告。由於敝公司非專業修復人員，在此敦促您徵詢其他專業修復人員，以獲得更詳盡、專業之報告。
準買家應該檢查每件拍品以確認其狀況，蘇富比所作的任何陳述均為主觀看法而非事實陳述。雖然本狀況報告或有針對某拍品之討論，但所有拍賣品均根據印於圖錄內之業務規則以拍賣時狀況出售。
拍品資料及來源
Skilfully modeled and vibrantly glazed, these large ceramic tiles represent a group of dynamic sculptural components that adorned some of the most ambitious architecture during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Stoneware tiles sculpted with auspicious symbols and mythical creatures were extensively utilized in imperial palaces and temples, such as along roof ridges, not only to serve a decorative purpose, but also to convey specific symbolic messages and to ward off evildoers. The writhing dragon on the present lot, vividly represented traversing peonies and foliage, symbolizes wisdom and power and is believed to possess the talismanic power to frighten away evil spirits. Its harmonic counterpart, a lively phoenix sculpted with crescent eyes and an elaborate crown flying amongst foliage, signifies immortality and resurrection. This symbolic union of both mythical creatures in the current piece together reflects the deep-rooted Chinese belief in the complementary powers of yin and yang.
Glazed tiles featuring a prominent four-clawed dragon and a gracefully rendered phoenix, both notable emblems associated with the emperor and empress respectively, are testaments to the importance of the location where it originally belonged. Stoneware tiles of such design are found on temples in Shanxi; see the centrepieces on the front hall at Shuanglingsi temple, Shanxi, depicting flying dragons amongst foliage in sancai glaze dated to 1499, illustrated in Clarence Eng, Colours and Contrasts. Ceramic Traditions in Chinese Architecture, Leiden, 2015, pl. 4.79, together with a sancai-glazed centrepiece modeled with phoenixes, on the Mituodian [Ambitabha Hall] at Guangshengsi Temple, Shanxi, pl. 4.67.
A pair of smaller sancai-glazed tilework panels decorated with two writhing dragons and immortals was sold at Christie’s New York, 15th September 2011, lot 1481. Compare also a set of fahua-type glazed ceramic tiles of larger sizes, molded with vigorous three-clawed dragons, sold at Christie’s Hong Kong, 23rd March 1993, lot 583; and another smaller example sold at Christie’s New York, 3rd June 1993, lot 218.
Glazed tiles featuring a prominent four-clawed dragon and a gracefully rendered phoenix, both notable emblems associated with the emperor and empress respectively, are testaments to the importance of the location where it originally belonged. Stoneware tiles of such design are found on temples in Shanxi; see the centrepieces on the front hall at Shuanglingsi temple, Shanxi, depicting flying dragons amongst foliage in sancai glaze dated to 1499, illustrated in Clarence Eng, Colours and Contrasts. Ceramic Traditions in Chinese Architecture, Leiden, 2015, pl. 4.79, together with a sancai-glazed centrepiece modeled with phoenixes, on the Mituodian [Ambitabha Hall] at Guangshengsi Temple, Shanxi, pl. 4.67.
A pair of smaller sancai-glazed tilework panels decorated with two writhing dragons and immortals was sold at Christie’s New York, 15th September 2011, lot 1481. Compare also a set of fahua-type glazed ceramic tiles of larger sizes, molded with vigorous three-clawed dragons, sold at Christie’s Hong Kong, 23rd March 1993, lot 583; and another smaller example sold at Christie’s New York, 3rd June 1993, lot 218.