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Thu, Jun 17, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 245

Eight Assorted Earthenware Sake Cups

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Japanese, 19th/20th century, of varying size and form, most unmarked, most with green, gray, and brown glaze, minimal decoration, two with stylizedÿoni mask form bases/undersides, 1 x 1-7/8 in. to 1 x 2-5/8 in.

Provenance: Collection assembled during the years 1945-1948 in Japan, by a United States Military JAG; Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Condition

surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches and light wear to bases and edges, wear consistent with age and use; one oni form example with crack and separation to base through nose area