Jewellery and Oriental Works of Art

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  • Three Japanese hardwood and ivory bezique counters, Meiji period, 1868-1912
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ZAR 4 000 - 6 000

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Three Japanese hardwood and ivory bezique counters, Meiji period, 1868-1912

each hinged ivory tab with Shibayama style insect and bird inlay, the rectangular wood base with gilt lacquered bamboo, peonies and iris decoration, some loss, the larger 9,2cm wide; and three Japanese lacquered card trays and a low table, Meiji period, 1868-1912, each card tray inscribed, one with GAME, the other two decorated with the King of Diamonds and Nine of Diamonds respectively, the rectangular table top with gilt rim, the wavy apron incorporating four bracket-shaped legs, gilding with wear, minor restoration, the table 5cm high, 13,5cm wide, 9,5cm deep

*This lot is not suitable for export

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The Property of an Oriental Collector.

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