Two ivory snuff boxes, Japan, late 19th - early 20th century - One in black and red tinted ivory of rectangular shape with cut sides decorated with a woman and child in a garden of flowers, bamboos and pines on one side; on the reverse side, a bird among pierced rocks from which bamboos and chrysanthemums grow. The small sides, foot and neck are decorated with geometric and stylized motifs. Qianlong mark with two characters at the base. Stopper in suite. Japan, 1854-1920. Height : 8,3 cm ; weight : 49 g - The other one in black and red tinted ivory of rectangular shape decorated with a woman holding a basket of flowers and a child in a garden of flowers, bamboos and stylized clouds on one side; on the reverse, a stylized crane in flight among bamboos, peonies and clouds. The small rounded sides, foot and neck are decorated with geometric and stylized motifs. Qianlong mark with two characters at the base. Stopper in suite. Japan, 1854-1920. Height : 7,8 cm ; weight : 58 g According to the regulation that came into force on January 19, 2022, intra-European Union trade in ivory is subject to obtaining a CIC certificate. Re-exportation outside the European Union is forbidden.
Estimate
€500 - €600
Result
€960
Buyer's premium
28%
Two ivory snuff boxes, Japan, late 19th - early 20th century
- One in black and red tinted ivory of rectangular shape with cut sides decorated with a woman and child in a garden of flowers, bamboos and pines on one side; on the reverse side, a bird among pierced rocks from which bamboos and chrysanthemums grow. The small sides, foot and neck are decorated with geometric and stylized motifs. Qianlong mark with two characters at the base. Stopper in suite. Japan, 1854-1920. Height : 8,3 cm ; weight : 49 g
- The other one in black and red tinted ivory of rectangular shape decorated with a woman holding a basket of flowers and a child in a garden of flowers, bamboos and stylized clouds on one side; on the reverse, a stylized crane in flight among bamboos, peonies and clouds. The small rounded sides, foot and neck are decorated with geometric and stylized motifs. Qianlong mark with two characters at the base. Stopper in suite. Japan, 1854-1920. Height : 7,8 cm ; weight : 58 g
According to the regulation that came into force on January 19, 2022, intra-European Union trade in ivory is subject to obtaining a CIC certificate. Re-exportation outside the European Union is forbidden.
Sale
Friday 25 February 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 2 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris