Jewellery and Oriental Works of Art

Online-Only Auction, 23 - 28 November 2022

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Oriental Works of Art
  • A Chinese sandalwood jardinière, Qing Dynasty, 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 3 000 - 5 000

About this Item

A Chinese sandalwood jardinière, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
rectangular with moulded rim above tapering sides, carved with cartouches of waterbirds before waterlilies, lotus blooms and pods, enclosed by flowerheads and tendrils, raised on a conforming stepped base, inlaid with rosewood stringing throughout, some chipping, signed with six-character Qianlong mark, 15,7cm high

*This lot is not suitable for export

Provenance

Property of an Oriental Collector.



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