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 17

Three Large Stoneware Beer

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Fermentation Jars Japanese, large ovoid jar with wax-resist stencil [kanji] to shoulder referring to use of the jar for beer making, 16 x 13 in., [kiln flaws]; similar ovoid brown-glazed jar without decoration, 16 x 13 in., [kiln flaws, minor chip to mouth]; smaller ovoid jar from Okinawa Prefecture with prominent lip and small lugs, 13 x 11 in., [kiln flaws, one lug with crack]. 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