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Live Auction

Day 1: Important Asian Works of Art

Thu, Sep 15, 2016 10:00AM EDT - Fri, Sep 16, 2016 10:00AM EDT
Lot 213

Group of Bronze House Lanterns

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Japanese, pair small garden-form lanterns with helmet tops with finial, oil reservoir and wick holder, pierced lattice light cage, very old surface, probably Edo period, molded calligraphy inscription to base, 9 x 4 in., with base, [one oil reservoir missing]; larger three-part garden-form lantern with dome top, pierced light cage with door, 14 x 7 in., [dome bent on edge]; pair small temple eve lanterns in light-gauge bronze, old surface, 5-1/2 x 4 in., with bases, [good condition], (five pieces). Condition: . Notes: Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. Provenance: Collection of Commander USNR (Ret.) Wayne S. and Mrs. Lydia B. Shiver, Asheboro, North Carolina