19th century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Jewellery

Live Auction, 18 March 2019

Chinese and Japanese Ceramics and Works of Art

Sold for

ZAR 17 070
Lot 163
  • An ivory and shibayama okimono of a Gamma Sennin, 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 12 000 - 16 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 17 070

About this Item

An ivory and shibayama okimono of a Gamma Sennin, 19th century
seated on the trunk of a tree, his engraved robes inlaid with mother-of-pearl, holding a toad in his left hand, another toad resting on his left shoulder, the long haired sage holding a staff in his right hand, with a further toad to the left of his right foot, the base in the form of a tree trunk, signed in a red seal reserve, 6 cm high; and an ivory okimono of a squirrel in combat with a snake, 19th century, the snake emerging from a leaf and berry branch, coiled around the squirrel’s body, the eyes inlaid, 9 cm wide (2)

*This lot is not suitable for export

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