A pair of heavy Chinese lacquered wooden clubs, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
Session One
LOT 48
A pair of heavy Chinese lacquered wooden clubs, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 10 000 - 12 000
Selling Price
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Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 11 725
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About this Item
A pair of heavy Chinese lacquered wooden clubs, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
each handle deeply carved and lacquered in brown and green with a spiraling dragon amongst clouds chasing a flaming pearl, the overly large club head carved with linework, with Customs wax certificates, 53cm long
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