South African Art, Jewellery and Decorative Arts

Live Auction, 4 February 2013

Decorative Arts
  • A Japanese black lacquer, ivory and mother-of-pearl plaque, late Meiji Period (1868-1912)


Lot Estimate
ZAR 3 000 - 4 000

About this Item

A Japanese black lacquer, ivory and mother-of-pearl plaque, late Meiji Period (1868-1912) circular, the centre carved and applied with an eagle attacking a snake, the rim painted with flowers, paint faded, cracks, eagle's eye lacking, 45,5cm diameter


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