Jewellery and Oriental Works of Art
Online-Only Auction, 23 - 28 November 2022
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Oriental Works of Art
Lot Estimate
ZAR 2 000 - 3 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 2 345
About this Item
A pair of Chinese jade seals, 20th century
each surmounted by a dog-of-fo with its pup, one with inscription, the other inscribed JEAN MESTRINER, the stone of mottled green tone, pinhead chip to one, 12cm high, cased; a Chinese soapstone seal, early 20th century, surmounted by a tiger, inscribed MARTIN, the stone of mottled pink and brown tone, pinhead chip, 8,5cm high; another, surmounted by a dog-of-fo, the stone of mottled grey and cream tone, minor chips, 6cm high; and a Chinese soapstone seal, 20th century, the upper half incorporating vine leaves and fruit, with inscription, the stone of mottled grey and cream tone, minor chips, 9,8cm high
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Provenance
The Property of an Oriental Collector.
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