A group of Japanese pipes and writing implements
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1585
Property from a Bay Area Collector
A group of twelve pipes
Comprised of nine three-part kiseru, the middle section of bamboo and the metal ends fashioned from various metals, some with gold and/or mixed metal inlay, incised decoration, or plain; two all metal kiseru, one featuring Ashinaga and Tenaga in mixed metals and signed Tada[o]; and one silver pipe with the bowl fashioned as a hand holding a glass; together with one cloisonné and one gold-inlaid bronze writing brushes. [14]
10in (25.5cm) length of largest
Sold for US$ 2,125 inc. premium

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art

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