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THBTwo Korean Rubbing Scrolls, Silla Bell & Tomb Guardian
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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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LiveAug 18, 2022
Asian Art Auction - August 18, 2022 Auction Begins | 9:00AM EST Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
two 1960s stone rubbings on paper: Buddhist Celestial Apsara from the famous Large Cast-Bronze Bell (cast in 771 AD) - now known as the Emille Bell -at Bongdeoksa Temple, Unified Silla Kingdom (668-935 AD), Korea, stylized swirling clouds and flowers, inscription upper right with two seals, mounted to paper backing with silk brocade borders, image 50 x 26 in., overall 73 x 31 in.; Zodiac Figure of the Dragon-Headed Guardian from the Tomb of the Silla Kingdom's General Kim Yushin (595-673) in the Three Kingdoms Period (57 BC-668 AD) Capital city of Gyeongju-si, South Korea., inscription lower left with two seals, mounted to paper backing with silk brocade borders, image 36-3/4 x 21-3/4 in., overall 61-1/2 x 27-1/2 in.
Note: Mounted as hanging scrolls, these are original rare ink on paper rubbings of Korea’s artwork designated National Treasures dating from the Three Kingdoms Period (57 BC-668 AD) and Unified Silla Kingdom (668-935 AD).Direct ink rubbings are no longer allowed in Korea in order to preserve the artwork. These early 1960s ink rubbings are scarce.
Provenance: Formerly in the Private Collection of Dr. Leon Sinder (acquired in Korea early 1960s); Private Collection, Florida
Condition
some creasing throughout, scattered areas of smudging to images, minor losses/tears to paper backing verso, scattered light stains
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