Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 10 October 2016

English, Continental, Oriental and Cape Silver, Furniture and Decorative Arts

Sold for

ZAR 34 104
Lot 307
  • A Japanese ivory netsuke of quail on millet after Okatomo, Kyoto, 19th century
  • A Japanese ivory netsuke of quail on millet after Okatomo, Kyoto, 19th century
  • A Japanese ivory netsuke of quail on millet after Okatomo, Kyoto, 19th century
  • A Japanese ivory netsuke of quail on millet after Okatomo, Kyoto, 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 20 000 - 25 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 34 104
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

A Japanese ivory netsuke of quail on millet after Okatomo, Kyoto, 19th century
two quails standing side by side facing in opposite directions, on two large heads of millet and leaves, one of which trails beneath the himotoshi, inscribed Okatomo, 2,7cm high

Notes

* This lot is not suitable for export.



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