Two powder Flasks Persia and Turkey, 18th Century(2)
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Two powder Flasks
Persia and Turkey, 18th Century
the first of leather etched with floral and hatched design, inscription to one side in black, with leather strap attached below and stopper in the form of a flower head; the second of wood with applied repousse worked silver plaques depicting animals to sides and ends, the funnel with engraved floral detail, the neck plain with Armenian initials, the stopper silver mounted with two brass birds to finial attached by chain to body
26.3cm. and 26cm. long(2)
Estimate:
£1,500 - 2,000
€1,800 - 2,400
US$ 2,300 - 3,000

Footnotes

  • The inscription comprises a Persian verse.

Category: Islamic and Oriental Art / Islamic and Indian Art

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