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THB18th C. British Coconut Bowl w/ Silver Lion Legs
Lot 125
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Join us for Part Two of a spotlight on two fabulous collections, one from Lumberton, Texas, and the other from Whisnant Gallery in New Orleans. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Join us for Part Two of a spotlight on two fabulous collections, one from Lumberton, Texas, and the other from Whisnant Gallery in New Orleans. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Northwestern Europe, England, Georgian to Victorian, ca. late 18th to 19th centuries CE. This is a lovely and unique coconut vessel that stands upon high quality 90% cast-silver lion legs. The hemispherical body is made from a hollowed-out coconut shell that has been embellished with a scalloped silver rim and mounted on tripodal lion heads with paw feet. The European practice of carving coconuts into precious or useful objects began during the 13th or 15th century and saw a revival in the 18th to 19th centuries. Itinerant traders, sailors, and prisoners were looking for a means to pass the time and created keepsakes for their loved ones, and it was believed that the nut's semi porous walls would soak up poison or impurities. These curious pieces reflect the worldwide market that consumers in the British Empire had available at their fingertips during the Imperial period. Size: 4.5" Diameter x 3.5" H (11.4 cm x 8.9 cm); silver quality: 90%; weight: 194.4 grams
Provenance: Whisnant Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA acquired prior to 2000; ex-Raul Mier collection
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#169677Stable fissures on shell radiating from legs attachment area. Lions are not perfectly identical, and one is slightly loose. Interior is intact and in great condition.Condition
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