Important South African and International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 5 March 2018

Decorative Arts

Sold for

ZAR 11 710
Lot 208
  • A Chinese jade covered box in the form of a melon, 19th/20th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 12 000 - 15 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 11 710

About this Item

A Chinese jade covered box in the form of a melon, 19th/20th century
the lobed body carved with a bat, tendrils and a leaf, the detachable cover carved as a stem, the stone of bluish-green tone, 4,5cm high


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