Antique Japanese Bronze Okimono, Tanuki
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Pre 1920 item# 1202117 (stock#MOR4268)
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The Kura
tel.81-75-201-3497
1,700.00
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Hunched under a massive weight, the diminutive figure wrapped in simple garments shoulders a giant prayer drum (mokugyo) hooked on the end of his staff; wandering through the country, who is this mendicant? It is in fact a Tanuki, a magical creature gifted with the ability to shape-shift. This superb okimono is stamped Hiroshi in back, and shows excellent detail. It is just over 10 inches (26 cm) tall and in excellent condition. ...click for details
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Chinese Bronze/Jadeite Belt Hook/Painted Hand Mirror
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Pre 1920 item# 1201928 (stock#ar281)
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E & M Perez
352-495-4086
Sale Pending
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Measuring approximately 7" long and 2 1/8" wide, this antique Chinese hand mirror has an older, flaking mirror, with a latticed and painted ivory or bone decoration on the back. The jadeite belt hook handle is 3" long and appears to be in excellent condition, though the base is covered by the brass/bronze mounts. The stone has some translucence and it varies from white to green, with more green coloration. The bottom of the handle is decorated with figural, floral, and geometr ...click for details
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Modernist Medallion New York City 1979 Therese Dufresne
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Pre 1980 item# 1201865 (stock#fs278)
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E & M Perez
352-495-4086
$225
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This bronze medallion is signed by Therese Dufresne, and is dated on the side 1979, with an impressed figure and "Br Flor", most likely referring to the foundry. It is 3 1/4" in diameter, 1/2" thick, and weighs a hefty 17 ounces. One side depicts numerous buildings and skyscrapers, including the Chrysler Building, the Arch at Washington Square, what appears to be one of the World Trade Center towers, and possibly other identifiable buildings. Some of the structures in the f ...click for details
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