Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Jewellery
Live Auction, 7 October 2019
Chinese and Japanese Ceramics and Works of Art
Lot Estimate
ZAR 12 000 - 15 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 13 656
Auction Catalogue
About this Item
A Japanese carved ivory tusk and cover, Meiji period, 1868-1912
carved in high relief with five writhing dragons amongst clouds chasing a flaming pearl incorporating four bracket supports, their eyes set with mother-of-pearl, the cover similarly carved and surmounted by a 'flaming pearl' finial, 17cm high
*This lot is not suitable for export
Provenance
The Andrew Newall Collection.
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