Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 14 March 2016

Session 2

Sold for

ZAR 28 420
Lot 208
  • A Chinese ivory card case, 19th century
  • A Chinese ivory card case, 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 12 000 - 15 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 28 420

About this Item

A Chinese ivory card case, 19th century
carved with a seated figure and attendants before open pavilions, with further figures at various pursuits, the sides with four scaly four-clawed dragons, the reverse with figures in a sampan before a williow tree being overlooked by figures before balustrades, the cover with an agricultural scene, 10cm high

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



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