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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 23

Seto Stoneware “Reading” Daruma in

Estimate: $1,600 - $1,800

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[Tomobako] Japanese, unusual reclining Daruma reading an open book in pale celadon glaze over rough stoneware, mark to base with [tomobako] indicating the subject and artist name on top with red seal and calligraphy, figure 5 x 10 x 6 in., [good condition;] along with small wall plaque of Daruma, 8 x 6 in., [rubbing, losses to face], along with a copy of Daruma: The Founder of Zen in Japanese Art and Popular Culture by H. Neill McFarland, all with wooden boxes, (four 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