Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 10 October 2016

English, Continental, Oriental and Cape Silver, Furniture and Decorative Arts

Sold for

ZAR 28 420
Lot 311
  • A Japanese ivory tusk vase, Meiji period (1868-1912)


Lot Estimate
ZAR 25 000 - 30 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 28 420

About this Item

A Japanese ivory tusk vase, Meiji period (1868-1912)
carved in relief with a hunting scene of cranes, signed in a mother-of-pearl reserve, with paper label, hairline cracks, secured to a wooden stand, 38,6cm high

* This lot is not suitable for export



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