Brunk Auctions
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Fine Decorative Asian Works of Art

Tue, Nov 8, 2016 10:00AM EST - Tue, Nov 22, 2016 05:21PM EST
Lot 141

Five Musical Instruments

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Japanese, pair of Okinawan stringed instruments, first of simple carved form with [Habu] cover to bamboo head, with old decal label, 27 x 5-1/2 in., [minor nicks and dents], second with elaborate decoration of etched abalone inlay of opposing phoenix in pearl and cloud background to coconut head, grape leaf and vine motif to handle, pierced carp design to head, with similarly elaborate string bow, instrument 30 x 6-1/2 in., [minor nicks and dents;] bow 27 x 1-1/4 in.,[minor nicks and dents]; two ceremonial display drums, one lacquered, with bronze handles, each 7 x 7-1/2 in., [losses to lacquer, minor nicks and dents]. Condition: . Provenance: Collection of Commander USNR (Ret.) Wayne S. and Mrs. Lydia B. Shiver, Asheboro, North Carolina

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