South African and International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Online-Only Auction, 14 - 19 November 2018

Oriental Works of Art

Sold for

ZAR 4 104
Lot 524
  • A Japanese ivory netsuke of a sumo wrestler, late Meiji period (1868-1912)
  • A Japanese ivory netsuke of a sumo wrestler, late Meiji period (1868-1912)


Lot Estimate
ZAR 3 000 - 4 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 4 104

About this Item

A Japanese ivory netsuke of a sumo wrestler, late Meiji period (1868-1912)
the standing figure carved with his kesho-mawashi, signed, 5,3cm high

*This lot is not suitable for export



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