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 9 954
Lot 313
  • A Japanese ivory okimono of a mask maker by Tangasai, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
  • A Japanese ivory okimono of a mask maker by Tangasai, Meiji Period (1868-1912)


Lot Estimate
ZAR 10 000 - 15 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 9 954
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About this Item

A Japanese ivory okimono of a mask maker by Tangasai, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
seated on a rush mat surrounded by the tools of his trade and holding his mask frame in his left hand, his right hand with a brush and pen, damage to the mask frame, signed Tangasai, signed in a red seal reserve, Yoshitaka, 8,8cm long

Notes

This lot is not suitable for export.



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