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

Sold for

ZAR 9 380
Lot 573
  • A Japanese ivory carving of a covered cantaloupe
  • A Japanese ivory carving of a covered cantaloupe


Lot Estimate
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 9 380

About this Item

A Japanese ivory carving of a covered cantaloupe
the sides carved with branches and leaves, the interior carved with an erotic couple, signed, 7,5cm long; and a Japanese ivory carving of a netsuke of a turtle, carved with a figure astride its back with a small boy holding a double gourd vase, signed, 4cm high

*This lot is not suitable for export

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