Brunk Auctions
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Day 1: Important Asian Works of Art

Thu, Sep 15, 2016 10:00AM EDT - Fri, Sep 16, 2016 10:00AM EDT
Lot 54

Lacquer [Urushi-Hai] Wedding Ceremony

Estimate: $600 - $800

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Sake Set and Large Lacquer Bowl Japanese, old Edo period lacquer sake set for Shinto wedding ceremony, with stand and three graduated cups in crane and pine design in raised gold lacquer, in [tomobako] with inscription date for Tenmei 5 between 1781 and 1788, lacquer set 6 x 6 x 6 in., [old wormage to stand, cups good, tomobako with wormage, losses and stains]; large lacquer bowl with beautifully detailed raised gold design of [Karako] or Chinese children playing music around a large jar of sake, 3 x 9-1/2 in., [good condition]. Condition: . Notes: The wedding ritual is called [San-san-ku-do], which means “three-three-nine times,” where the bride and groom drink sake to bind them in matrimony. 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, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Collection of Commander USNR (Ret.) Wayne S. and Mrs. Lydia B. Shiver, Asheboro, North Carolina

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