Decorative Arts, Furniture and Jewellery

Live Virtual Auction, 4 - 5 April 2022

Asian Art

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ZAR 5 863
Lot 121
  • A Japanese cloisonné enamel box, Meiji period, 1868-1912


Lot Estimate
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 863
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

A Japanese cloisonné enamel box, Meiji period, 1868-1912 rectangular, the hinged cover enamelled with a fiery dragon within a shaped panel, enclosed by brocaded, diaper, flowerheads and wave-shaped panels, with gilt-brass borders, enclosing two cranes enamelled in white within a landscape with a further three in flight above, the lower half similarly enamelled above a palework border, raised on four bracket feet, the base enamelled with a flowerhead enclosed by scrolling foliage and wave-shaped borders, gilded brass throughout, minor chips, 12,4cm wide

Provenance

Property of an Oriental Collector.



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