"Hunting Cup – France"
Hunting cup – FranceHunting cup formed of a half coconut carved with floral motifs, two cornucopias and on top a cartouche engraved with a large flower, at the ends, a head of an animal and a small plate holding a ring. Very beautiful and old brown patina.
Broken cut glued, but the old restoration is practically invisible and does not alter the general appearance of this object at all.
REGION: Work of French sailors, popular art
MATERIAL: Coconut, mother-of-pearl
PERIOD: 19th century
DIMENSION: 13 x 8 cm (Base)
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