Decorative Arts, Furniture and Jewellery

Live Virtual Auction, 4 - 5 April 2022

Asian Art

Sold for

ZAR 5 863
Lot 104
  • A Japanese ivory okimono of a pair of rats, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese ivory okimono of a pair of rats, Meiji period, 1868-1912


Lot Estimate
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 863

About this Item

A Japanese ivory okimono of a pair of rats, Meiji period, 1868-1912
realistically carved clambering over each other on a tree stump, with horn inlaid eyes, the bodies highlighted in black, minor chip, 9,4cm high

*This lot is not suitable for export

Provenance

Property of an Oriental Collector.



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