March Interiors

Timed Online Auction, 20 March - 2 April 2025

Furniture
  • A Japanese ivory and lacquer card case, early 19th century
  • A Japanese ivory and lacquer card case, early 19th century
  • A Japanese ivory and lacquer card case, early 19th century


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 7 000 - 9 000

About this Item

A Japanese ivory and lacquer card case, early 19th century
the front and reverse with intaglio carved dancing skeleton figures with a golden tree in relief, surrounded with golden foliage motifs, 10cm high, 5cm wide

*This lot is not suitable for export.

Provenance

The collection of Mr Richard J. Stanes.

Literature

Stanes, Richard J. Visiting Card Cases: A History and My Collection. Blurb Inc. 2011.



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