Jewellery and Oriental Works of Art

Online-Only Auction, 23 - 28 November 2022

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Oriental Works of Art

Sold for

ZAR 9 967
Lot 114
  • A Chinese shagreen, ivory, bone and metal-mounted picnic set, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century
  • A Chinese shagreen, ivory, bone and metal-mounted picnic set, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 9 967

About this Item

A Chinese shagreen, ivory, bone and metal-mounted picnic set, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century
the case mounted with fine lappet-shaped metal mounts embossed with scrollwork and shou symbols, the shagreen body mounted with a pair of ivory rests and a circular cartouche, the reverse mounted with a loop handle, fitted with a knife, a pair of chopsticks and skewer, minor dents to the end cap, the case 21cm long

*This lot is not suitable for export

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Provenance

The Property of an Oriental Collector.



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