Asian Art Auction
Thu, Jan 13, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 335
Patinated Bronze Crane on Tortoise, Bronze Tray
Estimate: $100 - $300
Sold for
$200
Sold Price excludes BP
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, early 20th century, gilt bronze crane figure holding branch in mouth that attaches at ankles to tortoise shell, 12 x 7-1/2 x 4-3/4 in.; together with a bronze tray with oni or demon decoration in relief, incised character mark to lower left recess, 1 x 10-3/8 x 7-3/8 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Cincinnati, Ohio
Condition
surface dirt and accretion, some areas of discoloration; crane and tortoise with breaks and losses to crane foot attachments, break and loss to one crane toe
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