South African and International Art, including a selection of works from prominent estates, Books, Jewellery, Oriental Works of Art and Wine

Online-Only Auction, 18 - 25 November 2019

Oriental Works of Art
  • A Japanese black lacquer box and cover, 19th century
  • A Japanese black lacquer box and cover, 19th century
  • A Japanese black lacquer box and cover, 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 2 000 - 2 500

About this Item

A Japanese black lacquer box and cover, 19th century
the roiro ground decorated in gold, kirikane and togidashi maki-e with various chrysanthemums against sprays of foliage, the cover decorated with a bridge, with a cloth cover with an ivory netsuke carved with pomegranates and foliage, the hitoshi in branch form, losses, distress, the box 10cm high, 15,8cm wide, 9,5cm deep


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