Hand Carved Wooden Boat from Japan

Bidding Supports: FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS LTD (BURLINGTON, VT)

Item Number
195
Value:
250 USD
Online Close:
2020-03-29 21:00:00.0
Bid History:
1 Bids

Description

Hand carved wooden boat including a hand fitted wooden slat interior and brass riveted exterior

This piece was likely once used decades ago as a flower arranging display vessel - ikenobu fune- or as likely for sushi presentation.

Its substantial size suggests an institutional purpose. Either way it is an historic gem and a seldom seen size and work of art.

Dimensions: 42 inches in length and 13 inches wide

This dates to the early 20th century

Provenance: Private Japanese Otsu collection.

 

Item Special Note

Item to be picked up in Burlington, Vermont by the winner.

Please inquire about shipping.  

Item may be viewed at the Flynn Center?s administrative offices.  Please call Michele 652-4502 at to set up a mutually convenient time.