"Coconut Bottle – Europe"
Coconut bottle – EuropeOld bottle of completely smoothed coconut. It has an opening in silver-plated and engraved metal, fitted with a stopper. Two pieces of cut glass stylize the eyes placed above the opening serving as a neck. Typical of the work of European sailors from the 18th and early 19th centuries (port work, or convict work). Very beautiful patina.
REGION: Sailor's work, folk art
MATERIAL: Coconut
PERIOD: 19th century
LENGTH: approximately 12.5 cm
HEIGHT: approximately 9 cm
(Base)
inventory number: EU004
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