Antique and Collectors’ sale
Lot 459
A SOUTH EAST ASIAN IVORY MODEL OF THE TAKARBUNE
A SOUTH EAST ASIAN IVORY MODEL OF THE TAKARBUNE, 49CM H, INSCRIBED WITH TWO CHARACTERS ON A RED LACQUER RESERVE, C1900. PROVENANCE: PURCHASED BY THE FAMILY OF THE PRESENT VENDOR FROM MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY AND MUSEUM, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE ON 22 AUGUST 1941 FOR £30 (A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL INVOICE IS AVAILABLE)
Estimate: £400 - 600
Sold for £850