Important South African and International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 16 October 2017

Jewellery, Watches, European and Oriental Decorative Arts

Sold for

ZAR 7 026
Lot 199
  • A Japanese ivory okimono, possibly Shusai, Meiji period (1868-1912)


Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 7 026

About this Item

A Japanese ivory okimono, possibly Shusai, Meiji period (1868-1912)
carved with the figure of a bird-catcher, his arms supporting two birds in combat, a small boy below him holding a rope, standing on a rocky base, left-hand of bird-catcher repaired, age cracks, base signed, 31cm high

*Not suitable for export.



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