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Japanese Bunkwa Period Bronze Figure of an Ibis

A bronze incense burner in the form of a wading ibis, standing on lily pads, with a removable section on the bird's back for burning incense. Accompanying the bird is a letter from a Tokyo art dealer identifying the piece as "Bunkwa" period, (1804-1816) sold to Mrs. McNarney in 1964. Size: 14 1/2 by 14 1/2 by 6 inches. Provenance: Estate of General Joseph McNarney. Processing and shipping in the Continental United States is $60.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.

Provenance:The Estate of General Joseph T. McNarney

Condition:

The bird's legs have become bent, and one leg is broken off of its base at its joint. The entire piece is heavily coated in old verdigris.

Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions. Please be advised we do not provide porters nor packing materials for pick ups.

Estimate: $100 - $250
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$1,500
11/03/2022

 

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Annex Auctions strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Annex Auctions. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms and Conditions. Methods of payment are cash, check, money orders, card or wire transfer for foreign payments. This auction has a buyer's premium of 25%.