(3) 19th C. Japanese Fly Whisks - Nov 12, 2023 | Thomaston Place Auction Galleries In Me
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(3) 19TH C. JAPANESE FLY WHISKS

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(3) 19TH C. JAPANESE FLY WHISKS
(3) 19TH C. JAPANESE FLY WHISKS
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Meiji "Hossu" or fly whisks in yak hair with ivory handles, weilded by a Zen Buddhist priest, to shoo away desires (and flies, without harming them), has become symbolic of a Zen teacher's authority to teach and transmit Buddha Dharma to others. 15" to 26" long overall.
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(3) 19TH C. JAPANESE FLY WHISKS

Estimate $300 - $500
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Starting Price $150
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