Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Asian Arts, Jewellery and Wine

Online-Only Auction, 6 - 14 April 2020

Asian Works of Art

Sold for

ZAR 4 104
Lot 121
  • A Japanese ivory netsuke of turtles, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese ivory netsuke of turtles, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese ivory netsuke of turtles, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese ivory netsuke of turtles, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese ivory netsuke of turtles, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese ivory netsuke of turtles, Meiji period, 1868-1912


Lot Estimate
ZAR 2 000 - 3 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 4 104

About this Item

A Japanese ivory netsuke of turtles, Meiji period, 1868-1912

carved as a minigame standing on a lily pad with two hatchlings standing on their hind legs leaning against her, signed, 4,9cm long

*This lot is not suitable for export



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