South African Art, Jewellery and Decorative Arts

Live Auction, 4 February 2013

Decorative Arts

Sold for

ZAR 2 342
Lot 312
  • A Japanese brass page turner, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
  • A Japanese brass page turner, Meiji Period (1868-1912)


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 2 000 - 3 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 2 342
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

A Japanese brass page turner, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
the blade incised with sprigs of flowers, the handle with copper boss and moulded with an ojime terminal, the reverse with a vase of flowers, soldered, 30,5cm long


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