Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Jewellery

Live Auction, 7 October 2019

Chinese and Japanese Ceramics and Works of Art

Sold for

ZAR 5 863
Lot 178
  • A Japanese ivory okimono goose carer, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese ivory okimono goose carer, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese ivory okimono goose carer, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese ivory okimono goose carer, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese ivory okimono goose carer, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese ivory okimono goose carer, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese ivory okimono goose carer, Meiji period, 1868-1912
  • A Japanese ivory okimono goose carer, Meiji period, 1868-1912


Lot Estimate
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 863

About this Item

A Japanese ivory okimono goose carer, Meiji period, 1868-1912

the robed figure with pained expression, his left arm holding an egg-filled basket, his right hand poised for deflection, his right leg raised, wearing waraji, a goose to his right pecking at his robe, two further smaller geese to his left observing, with a food basket to the centre, on a textured base, chips, losses, signed in oval reserve, 10,4cm high

*This lot is not suitable for export



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