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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 162

Two Stoneware Good Fortune Figures

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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Japanese, larger one gray-green glaze haphazardly applied over a dark brown body with pearl attribute and lobed ears noting wisdom and age, old surface, in signed [tomobako] noting “fortune god” and Fukunokami Honpo, figure 9 x 7 x 6 in., with box, [tip of beard reglued]; second similar figure in overall green glaze, old surface, carved name Tanryo or Tanrei to base, 6 x 4-1/2 x 4 in., [good condition], (three 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