"Gold Powder Flask, Ashanti, Ghana XIXth Century"
Old flask probably used to keep small quantities of gold dust. It is adorned with a decoration of intersecting lines at the top and undulating at the bottom. It is rare to find them with their bowl and chain. Brass patinated by time and use, wrought iron for the chain and the bowl. Good general state of conservation, see photos. Ashanti Ghana, 19th century. Dimensions: 6 X 3.5 cm Bowl: 8 cm Provenance: Former collection in the South of France after inheritance. Sold without base with certificate of authenticity from the expert Serge Reynes Guaranteed original and period 
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