Harcroft House Sale

Live Auction, 18 November 2019

Session Two

Sold for

ZAR 11 725
Lot 178
  • A pair of Chinese carved mother-of-pearl shells, early 20th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 11 725

About this Item

A pair of Chinese carved mother-of-pearl shells, early 20th century
one carved with a figure and his dog followed by a small attendant, a buffalo and three attendants before a mountainous landscape, the other carved with small boys and attendants before a maiden, with dwellings and rocky outcrops, the rim with a diamond-shaped diaper border, signed, four-character mark, each 18cm high; each with carved stands, each stand, 13,5cm high
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