Asian Art

Online-Only Auction, 14 - 25 April 2022

Asian Art

Sold for

ZAR 4 690
Lot 61
  • A Chinese hardwood carved mahjong set, early 20th century
  • A Chinese hardwood carved mahjong set, early 20th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 4 690

About this Item

A Chinese hardwood carved mahjong set, early 20th century rectangular, the hinged cover carved in high relief with a fierce dragon, its eyes inset with metal, the interior carved with a pair of contesting dragons each with a ruby glass eye, fitted with covered and open compartments enclosing tiles, the frieze with secret locking slide, the sides carved with contesting dragons, raised on a plinth base, 11cm high, 28cm wide, 18cm deep, with mahjong card instructions

Provenance

Property of an Oriental Collector.



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