R3,000 - R3,000
R3,500
A JAPANESE MARINE TUSK "PYTHON AND MACAQUE" BOX AND COVER, MEIJI PERIOD, 1868 - 1912
NOT SUITABLE FOR EXPORT
Carved as a gnarled tree trunk encircled by a large python coiling around a distressed macaque in his grip, the snake with the mouth wide open exposing his tongue and fangs, the eyes inlaid in black coral, a macaque reaches towards it's mate while another scurries away, the lid carved as a bird nest amongst ginkgo leaves and nuts with a snail to the side, signed to the base
11,2cm high
CONDITION REPORT
* Fine overall condition free from restoration
* Minor discolouration and staining
* Minor losses
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:| 1 to 10000: | 23% inc VAT* |
| 10001+: | 19.55% inc VAT* |
| 1 to 10000: | 23% inc VAT* |
| 10001+: | 19.55% inc VAT* |
