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    Sale 7538

    Oriental Works of Art

    London, South Kensington

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    27 March 1997

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    Lot 223

    A kakemono painted in sumi, gofun, colour and gilt on silk depicting a central Buddha seated in dhyanasanna flanked by numerous Immortals, two Buddhist figures seated on lotus petal bases, mythical warriors, characters and beasts, all among cloud scrolls on a part geometric ground -- 49in. x 20in. (124.5cms x 50.7cms), (minor creases).

    Price realised

    GBP 1,035

    Estimate

    GBP 400 - GBP 600

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    A kakemono painted in sumi, gofun, colour and gilt on silk depicting a central Buddha seated in dhyanasanna flanked by numerous Immortals, two Buddhist figures seated on lotus petal bases, mythical warriors, characters and beasts, all among cloud scrolls on a part geometric ground -- 49in. x 20in. (124.5cms x 50.7cms), (minor creases).
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