Richly patinated & engraved gourd pilgrims flask. South American, 18th century.
Richly patinated & engraved gourd pilgrims flask. South American, 18th century.
£1,850.00
Description
A richly patinated and engraved gourd pilgrims flask.
South American, 18th century.
Measures 25 x 15 x 15cm.
The entire surface of the double gourd is extensively engraved with scenes from the old testament
The top is fastened by its original boxwood stopper.
Provenance: The St John Perrott Stimson Collection of Treen & British Folk Art
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Product REF: Richly patinated & engraved gourd pilgrims flask. South American, 18th century.
