A Japanese ivory figural group, Meiji period (1868-1912)
English Silver, Furniture, Oriental and Cape Silver, Decorative Arts and Furniture
LOT 305
A Japanese ivory figural group, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 9 000 - 12 000
Selling Price
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Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 10 539
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About this Item
A Japanese ivory figural group, Meiji period (1868-1912)
carved in Dragon Festival attire, the dancing figure with raised right leg, peeping from behind an open dragon mask, a bag at his left ankle, a small boy playing a drum concealed in the folds of his cloak, signed in a red-lacquer reserve, 15,3cm high
* This item is not suitable for export.
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