Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 9 October 2025

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 9 October 2025

Catalogue

Lot 387: A Japanese Meiji Period Carved Bone Cigarette Holder, depicting a Macaque

This auction ended on October 9, 2025.

Estimated price: £10 - £20

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £20

A Japanese Meiji Period carved bone cigarette holder, of elongated, rectangular-profile form, featuring a finely detailed, polychrome illustration of a macaque with dark fur, a reddish face, and white highlights around the mouth. One end is hollow, while the opposing end shows a small red dot. The item displays a yellowish patina.