Important South African and International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 15 October 2018

Decorative Arts

Sold for

ZAR 9 380
Lot 265
  • A Japanese ivory okimono of a parasol seller, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
  • A Japanese ivory okimono of a parasol seller, Meiji Period (1868-1912)


Lot Estimate
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 9 380

About this Item

A Japanese ivory okimono of a parasol seller, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
the cross-legged seated figure resting his left hand on his knee holding a parasol with three further parasols below, his box of tools to the right and his purse to the foreground, wearing finely engraved and stained robes, his instrument missing from his right hand, signed in a red lacquer reserve, paper label, 5cm high

*This lot is not suitable for export



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