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Statue of Kobo Daishi, Buddhist saint of 8
Currency:USD
Category:Collectibles
Start Price:100.00 USD
Estimated At:200.00 - 350.00 USD
SOLD
160.00USD+ (32.00) buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2007 Sep 14 @ 16:54UTC-5 : EST/CDT
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Statue of Kobo Daishi, Buddhist saint of 8th C. Japan who founded the Shingon Buddhist sect; sitting in meditation on a gilded chair holding prayer beads in his left hand and a ritual implement in his right hand; hand carved wooden figure coated in gesso and then polychromed in gouache; intended to be used as a household shrine; attributed to the Edo period (1703-1764); 8" high x 5 1/8" across; age crack across lap; slight paint loss on shoulder
Auction Location:
1005 Industrial Blvd, Southampton, Pennsylvania, 18940, United States
Previewing Details:
Thursday, September 13th 3-6 PM
Friday, September 14th 1-3 PM
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| tax |
0% |
Pa State |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
20% |
Additional Fees:
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Packaging Store
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1 (215) 361 6940
Winwell Distribution
1 (314) 298-9911
www.winwell.com
Wayne Farren Delivery
215-852-8388
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