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 9 368
Lot 318
  • A set of twelve Japanese mixed-metal knives, late 19th/early 20th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 9 368

About this Item

A set of twelve Japanese mixed-metal knives, late 19th/early 20th century

six pairs, each pair variously applied with cranes, chrysanthemums, pagodas, wisteria, the moon and bamboo, all signed, each blade engraved with a face

(12)


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