Important South African and International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 16 October 2017

Jewellery, Watches, European and Oriental Decorative Arts

Sold for

ZAR 8 432
Lot 190
  • A Japanese ivory netsuke of a figural group, late Meiji period (1868-1912)


Lot Estimate
ZAR 3 000 - 4 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 8 432

About this Item

A Japanese ivory netsuke of a figural group, late Meiji period (1868-1912)
carved with figures at various pursuits, carrying gourds, scrolls, fans, jardinieres and water jugs, a crouching tiger between three figures and a sinuous dragon above, the base carved in low relief with stylised clouds and a scroll, signed, 4,3cm high

*This lot is not suitable for export



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