Ivory powder flask

INDIA - 17th century

Estimate : 2 000 - 3 000 €

Sold 2 800 €

Zoomorphic ivory* powder flask ending in a lion’s head and a deer’s head. On the body, two lions.
Gold damascened bronze mount.
Gross weight: 268.2 gr
L : 23 cm

Restoration, assembly of different elements.

*Elephant spp (Elephantidae spp) ivory specimen in compliance with the AM of May 4, 2017 allowing the commercial use of antique Elephantidae ivory. A CITES re-export permit will be required for export out of the EU, at the expense of the future buyer.

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