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ANOTHER PROPERTY PROPERTY FROM A WEST COAST PRIVATE COLLECTION
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UMEHARA SUEJI (1893-1983). NIHON SHUCHO SHINA KODO A BRONZE BELL, ZHONG
SEIKA; SELECTED RELICS OF ANCIENT CHINESE BRONZES EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY (770-256 BC)
FROM COLLECTIONS IN JAPAN. OSAKA: YAMANAKA & The bell of elliptical section is decorated on each side with a plain, central,
COMPANY, 1959-1964. vertical panel dividing two quadrangular panels outlined by raised thin borders,
UMEHARA SUEJI (1893-1983). Nihon Shucho Shina Kodo Seika; Selected each enclosing three horizontal rows of three rounded bosses alternating with
Relics of Ancient Chinese Bronzes from Collections in Japan. Osaka: Yamanaka dragon scrolls, all above a central panel cast with interlaced dragon design.
& Company, 1959-1964. The loop handle is cast in low relief on top with a geometric band.
6 volumes (386 x 300 mm). Text in Japanese and English, 537 photographic
10 in. (25.4 cm.) high
plates. Original olive cloth with green stylized painted design, ties on spine, silk
label with Japanese writing in red and black; green silk folding portfolios. $20,000-30,000
(6)
$10,000-15,000
PROVENANCE
Tai Ping Co., San Francisco, 1945.
梅原末治 《日本蒐儲支那古銅精華》一套六冊
John Yeon (1910-1994) Collection, Portland, Oregon.
東周 青銅蟠虺紋鈕鍾

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