South African & International Art, Decorative Arts and Jewellery

Online-Only Auction, 21 - 29 September 2015

Decorative Arts

Sold for

ZAR 2 108
Lot 382
  • *A Chinese carved ivory needle case, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
  • *A Chinese carved ivory needle case, Qing Dynasty, 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 1 000 - 1 500
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 2 108

About this Item

*A Chinese carved ivory needle case, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
profusely carved with dragons, butterflies and foliage and the initials 'HCN' in an oval cartouche with a rope border, with flowerheads to the top and base, 15,4cm long; and a pair of Chinese carved ivory tusks, late 19th/early 20th century, with figures at various pursuits in a landscape against a pierced diaper ground, the rim with stiff-leaf border, splits, hairline cracks, 7,5cm high, with a pair of hardwood stands, some damage, 3,2cm high

*Please note that this lot is not suitable for export

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