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February 17, 2015 12:00 PM - February 27, 2015 04:00 PMCalender
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Five Metal Items

Sell one like this
$277$225
Auction: Asian Works Of Art - 2783TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: February 17, 2015 12:00PM

Description:

Five Metal Items, Asia, a pair of mixed-metal vases, Japan, baluster-shape with waisted neck and foot, decorated with mixed metal inlays of flowers and birds, ht. 6; a white brass knife with mother-of-pearl decorations to the handle; a yellow brass knife with decoration of cranes in repousse to handle; and a yellow brass portable inkwell and brush holder, decorated allover with flowers, birds, and deer in bas relief, lg. to 14 in.
Estimate $200-250

loss of lacquer, metal tarnishing and rusting, surface stain to some areas.


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords

Japan, mixed metal inlays, mixed-metal vases, metal tarnishing