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FOUR RITUAL BRONZES AND A SET OF GUINOMI
MOMOYAMA/EDO PERIODS (16TH/18TH CENTURY)
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FOUR RITUAL BRONZES AND A SET OF GUINOMI
Momoyama/Edo Periods (16th/18th Century)
A group of four pieces used for ritual offerings on an altar; and three bronze sake cups fitting into each other
4½in. (11.4cm.), 27/8in. (7.2cm.) and sizes from 23/8in. (6cm.) and 3in. (7.5cm.) (7)
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Lot Essay
Small-scale bronzes such as these formed part of travelling altar sets used by itinerant monks.
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