South African & International Art

Online-Only Auction, 8 - 18 April 2016

Decorative Arts, Silver and Furniture

Sold for

ZAR 5 270
Lot 76
  • A Japanese scholar's hardwood writing box, Meiji period (1868-1912)


Lot Estimate
ZAR 2 000 - 2 500
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 270

About this Item

A Japanese scholar's hardwood writing box, Meiji period (1868-1912)

rectangular with pierced front gallery above two short drawers, decorated with maki-e and mother-of-pearl inlay, the sides with carrying-handle, inner compartment divisions lacking, 12cm high, 21,5cm wide, 15,2cm deep; and another, the interior fitted with open, covered and water dropper compartments, the front with pierced gallery above two short drawers, the sides with carrying-handle, handle repaired, 13,2cm high, 21cm wide, 14,5cm deep

Not suitable for export

(2)

Notes

Not suitable for export due to ivory handles.


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