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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 179

Stoneware Bowls and Coffee Cups from

Estimate: $200 - $400

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Sakuma Kiln Japanese, late 1940s, two square mold-formed stoneware bowls with line and floral decoration, 9 in.; one round bowl with dabs of brown and green glaze, 10 in.; five coffee cups and saucers with green glaze, cups 2-3/4 x 5-1/4 in., (13 pieces total); with four reproduction images of period photographs of Totaro Sakuma (1900-1976). Condition: all good condition. Notes: The coffee cups were made by Sakama-san for Prof. Bennett and at one time included a coffee pot. The bowls are attributed to the Sakuma kiln. 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 Prof. John W. Bennett; Collection of Commander USNR (Ret.) Wayne S. and Mrs. Lydia B. Shiver, Asheboro, North Carolina

Condition

all good condition