Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 6 March 2017

English Silver, Furniture, Oriental and Cape Silver, Decorative Arts and Furniture

Sold for

ZAR 5 855
Lot 307
  • A Japanese ivory carving of a basket maker and his child, Meiji period (1868-1912)


Lot Estimate
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 855
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About this Item

A Japanese ivory carving of a basket maker and his child, Meiji period (1868-1912) the figure standing on a rocky outcrop with a sheaf of wheat resting on his thigh, peonies in his left hand, his right hand balancing his son in a basket on his head, raised on a low base, signed, 24cm high

* This lot is not suitable for export.



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