Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Jewellery

Live Auction, 7 October 2019

Chinese and Japanese Ceramics and Works of Art

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ZAR 13 656
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  • A Japanese carved ivory tusk and cover, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese carved ivory tusk and cover, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese carved ivory tusk and cover, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese carved ivory tusk and cover, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese carved ivory tusk and cover, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese carved ivory tusk and cover, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese carved ivory tusk and cover, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese carved ivory tusk and cover, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese carved ivory tusk and cover, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese carved ivory tusk and cover, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese carved ivory tusk and cover, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese carved ivory tusk and cover, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese carved ivory tusk and cover, Meiji period, 1868-1912
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ZAR 12 000 - 15 000
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ZAR 13 656

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A Japanese carved ivory tusk and cover, Meiji period, 1868-1912
carved in high relief with five writhing dragons amongst clouds chasing a flaming pearl incorporating four bracket supports, their eyes set with mother-of-pearl, the cover similarly carved and surmounted by a 'flaming pearl’ finial, 17cm high

*This lot is not suitable for export

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The Andrew Newall Collection.

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