Important South African and International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 16 October 2017

Jewellery, Watches, European and Oriental Decorative Arts

Sold for

ZAR 11 710
Lot 202
  • A Japanese carved ivory tusk, Meiji period (1868-1912)


Lot Estimate
ZAR 12 000 - 15 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 11 710

About this Item

A Japanese carved ivory tusk, Meiji period (1868-1912)

the front carved with the figure of Hotei and other deities, attended by a small boy, the reverse with a scrolling dragon, approximately 43cm long

*Not suitable for export.



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