Lot no. 16
Powder flask
Carved coconut
Decorated with a monogram "JMD", within a circle supported, with a laurel garland, by two cherubs. Two coconut palms on either side, then an altar of Love receiving two flaming hearts, under a crown held by two doves and accompanied by two dogs, symbols of the fidelity of the two lovers. A fleuron at one end and a stylised lion with a pretty mane at the other.
Broken and glued back together, cracked, eyes missing, fasteners present.
Pontoon work, 19th century
Height: 13 cm
Cracks, attached rings
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Folk Art
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