"Powder Pear North Africa End Of XIXth - Beginning Of XXth Century"
POWDER PEAR North Africa End of the XIXth - beginning of the XXth century Coloquinte and silver-plated metal H.: 16; W.: 5 cm From a hollowed-out coloquinte with a rich silver-plated frame including a small base, this powder bulb also features an engraved decoration of geometric lines and stars. Its stopper is attached to a fine-mesh chain. It is punctuated by eight round cabochons with floral motifs arranged on the body. Text and photos © FCP CORIDON