Lot no. 2
Powder flask
Carved coconut
Decorated with two doves pecking each other under a winged Love crowning them and next to a small Cupid sending his arrows. Another scene shows a hunter with his dog and a third scene shows Aphrodite keeping the fire of Love burning. All three scenes are inscribed with laurel wreaths. A large finial on one end and the snout of a fantastic animal on the other, embellished with green sulphur eyes. Complete with fittings and spout.
19th century
Missing chain, parts refixed
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Folk Art
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