Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 1: Important Asian Works of Art

Thu, Sep 15, 2016 10:00AM EDT - Fri, Sep 16, 2016 10:00AM EDT
Lot 28

Six Pieces Old [Mingei] Stoneware

Estimate: $300 - $400

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Japanese, 20th century, small [tsubo] seed or grain pot with amber glaze and ash glaze over the shoulder, possibly from the Asama kiln in Nagano Prefecture, nice old-age patina, 6 x 4-1/2 in., [good condition]; green-glazed covered pot with twist handles and calligraphy inscription stating its use for storing oysters, old collection/museum number to base, 6 x 4-1/2 in., [good condition]; two stoneware oil lamps, one in green and one in white glaze, tallest 5-1/2 in., [minor chips to white one, green one with old resotrations, breaks and losses to circular base rim]; two small vases, tallest 4-1/2 in., [chips and losses]. 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