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 217

Wooden Boxes for Smoking Implements

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Japanese, three-drawer hardwood box for storing smoking implements used during tea ceremony, with bamboo carrying handle, 10 x 11-1/4 x 5-1/2 in., [good condition]; along with two boxes, one oak and one [Zelkova] (elm like) for smoking implements, pierced handles, largest 3-1/2 x 9 x 6-3/4 in., [surface blemishes, small chips], (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