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THBImportant Lacquer Cosmetic Box
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PO Box 2135
Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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About Auction
LiveSep 15, 2016 - Sep 16, 2016
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- Lot Description
Japanese, probably Edo period, black lacquer ground with raised gold lacquer floral background and ox cart with scattered mother-of-pearl inlay, speckled gold interior, and silver rims, 10 x 7-3/4 x 5-1/4 in.; the lacquer box includes a [tomobako] with yellow wrapping cloth with inscriptions on top including lacquer ([maki-e]), silver edge ([gin-buchi]), flower basket ([hana-no-te-kago]) and ([ShoGetsu]) painting, red artist or collector seal seen at left corner. Condition: minor abrasions and nicks on corners and bottom edges, scratches on bottom, solid surface, overall good condition. Notes: The size of the box, along with the oxcart motif from the [Tale of Genji], indicates its use as a lady's cosmetic box. Prof. Bennett said this was a gift from an old, prominent Japanese family. 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
minor abrasions and nicks on corners and bottom edges, scratches on bottom, solid surface, overall good condition
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