South African and International Art, including a selection of works from prominent estates, Books, Jewellery, Oriental Works of Art and Wine
Online-Only Auction, 18 - 25 November 2019
Oriental Works of Art
Lot Estimate
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
About this Item
A Japanese ivory okimono of a turtle keeper, Meiji period, 1868-1912
seated on a mat, supporting his chin in his right hand leaning on a stump, his left arm resting on his knee holding the toggle of a tabakoire, observing a turtle, kame, on a basket, signed in a red lacquer reserve, 7,8cm high; and a Japanese ivory figure of a turtle keeper, Meiji period (1868-1912), standing, gazing at a turtle, kame, resting in his right hand, his left hand offering the turtle a bowl of food, on a shaped oval base, signed, 18,9cm high
*This lot is not suitable for export
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