Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 16 March 2015

Continental & Oriental Silver, Furniture and Decorative Arts including a Collection of Italian Glass

Sold for

ZAR 17 052
Lot 291
  • A Chinese cloisonné tiffin, Qing Dynasty, 19th century


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 17 052
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

A Chinese cloisonné tiffin, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
the double carrying frame with engraved sides and fitted with a pair of chopsticks, with two detachable pierced braziers, one holding a cannister, the other a three-tiered container, each with a cover, one cover now fixed and with dents, the bottle stopper now fixed, general wear, the frame 31,5cm high


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