Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 14 March 2016

Session 2

Sold for

ZAR 22 736
Lot 207
  • A Chinese ivory card case, 19th century
  • A Chinese ivory card case, 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 22 736

About this Item

A Chinese ivory card case, 19th century

shield-shaped and carved with a rope-twist border enclosing fish, lobsters and crabs against a wave ground, the reverse carved with figures at various pursuits viewed by further figures in pavilions surrounded by trees and blossoms, 9,7cm high

*Please note that this lot is not suitable for export.



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