Important South African and International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 16 October 2017

Jewellery, Watches, European and Oriental Decorative Arts

Sold for

ZAR 17 052
Lot 181
  • A Chinese export ivory puzzle ball and stand, early 20th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 17 052
Shipping

About this Item

A Chinese export ivory puzzle ball and stand, early 20th century the concentric pierced ball carved in relief with dragons amongst clouds enclosing multiple concentric balls, raised on a pierced domed similarly carved stand, surmounted by a maiden seated on a rocky outcrop beneath an umbrella of blossoms, the detachable stepped pierced column carved with conforming dragons and puzzle balls to a circular cup-shaped support, the rim with minor chips, 35cm high

* This lot is not suitable for export.

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