Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Asian Arts, Jewellery and Wine
Online-Only Auction, 6 - 14 April 2020
Asian Works of Art
Lot Estimate
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 863
About this Item
A Chinese Export miniature silver two-handled cauldron, late 19th century
the body moulded with panels of figures and birds, the neck with panels of Buddhist emblems, the sides with four flange-shaped handles, raised on a low foot, the interior inscribed, signed, 8,3cm wide over handles, 95g; a Chinese Export silver shoe, late 19th century, the sides engraved with sprays of foliage, signed LW, 6,5cm high, 40g; a Chinese Export miniature silver cauldron, late 19th century, the body moulded in relief with a pair of contesting dragons, raised on three outswept feet, signed LW, 3,5cm high, 25g; a Chinese Export miniature silver box, late 19th century, rectangular, the hinged cover moulded in high relief with a butterfly amongst foliage, the front, sides and back engraved with sprays of flowers, signed, 3,5cm high, 55g; and a Chinese miniature cloisonné and metal-mounted picnic container, late 19th century, square, the open compartments enamelled with Buddhist emblems between ruyi-head and petal borders, with pierced carrying-handle, 9,5cm high
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