R4000 - R6000
R5000
A CHINESE IVORY "DRAGON" CENSER, REPUBLIC PERIOD, 1912 - 1945
NOT SUITABLE FOR EXPORT
The oval body carved with shaped cartouches containing dragons soaring amongst clouds between two opposing C-shaped handles carved with scrolling tendrils, all raised on three lion-mask feet, the shaped cover carved with Shou medallions between lion-masks each suspending a loop, surmounted by a lion-dog and her cub, the base with a four-character mark, wear commensurate with age, age cracks, discolouration, soiling
25,5cm wide over handles
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:| R1 to R10000: | 19.55% inc VAT* |
| R10001+: | 16.10% inc VAT* |
| R1 to R10000: | 23% inc VAT* |
| R10001+: | 19.55% inc VAT* |
