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Lot 88

A JAPANESE TORTOISESHELL HAIR COMB
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)

Fashioned from a single piece of shell, with pierced and carved relief work depicting a dragon amidst scrolling foliage.
17cm high, 17cm wide

Estimate $400 - $600

Sold for $1,000

Old repair and one small chip


The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.

Asian Works of Art

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8406
6:00pm - 24 May 2021
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
Viewing:
Friday 21 - Sunday 23 May, 10am-4pm

CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au


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