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

Live Virtual Auction, 8 - 11 November 2020

Jewellery and Oriental Works of Art

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ZAR 5 863
Lot 175
  • A Japanese figure of a shi-shi, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese figure of a shi-shi, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese figure of a shi-shi, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese figure of a shi-shi, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese figure of a shi-shi, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese figure of a shi-shi, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese figure of a shi-shi, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese figure of a shi-shi, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese figure of a shi-shi, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese figure of a shi-shi, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese figure of a shi-shi, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese figure of a shi-shi, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese figure of a shi-shi, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese figure of a shi-shi, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese figure of a shi-shi, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese figure of a shi-shi, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese figure of a shi-shi, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese figure of a shi-shi, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese figure of a shi-shi, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese figure of a shi-shi, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese figure of a shi-shi, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese figure of a shi-shi, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese figure of a shi-shi, 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 figure of a shi-shi, Meiji period, 1868-1912
modelled seated on its haunches with extended legs and yellow claws, with yellow teeth, licking its left leg with a red tongue, the turquoise body decorated with circles highlighted in gilt, with black mane, eyebrows and bushy tail, minor chips to the highlights, 19,5cm high


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