Important South African and International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery
Live Auction, 16 October 2017
Jewellery, Watches, European and Oriental Decorative Arts
About this Item
A Japanese carved ivory and Shibayama page turner, Meiji period (1868-1912)
the flat blade decorated in gold lacquer with a dragon, ho-o birds and stylised clouds, the handle carved with a bearded figure, his back adorned with a sword, some loss to his left foot, gilt slightly rubbed, 54,5cm high
*Not suitable for export.
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