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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 114

Three Bronze [Usubata] Containers for

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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[Ikebana] Flower Arranging Japanese, small two-part form with wide top narrowing to basin on a separate wave base with three feet, beautiful incised calligraphy inscription to base, 6-1/2 x 8-1/2 in.; larger two-part form with shallow basin top and bulbous body with Chinese literati scene of mountain village in relief, on three feet, 10-1/2 x 12 in.; massive three-part form with pierced, flaring skirt base and two graduated basins, great brown and red patina, beautiful incised calligraphy inscription to side of one leg of base, 12-1/2 x 11 in.; included is a copy of [Flower Bronzes of Japan] by Joe Earle, (four pieces). Condition: all in good 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

Condition

all in good condition