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41 - China, the Himalayas or Tibet.
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Estimate €1,350 - €1,500
Description
China, the Himalayas or Tibet. A large, straight, circular silver jug with a domed base decorated with a Greek fret frieze, an undulating line and stylised leaves on an amati background; the body is divided into several sections, embossed with scalloped medallions depicting fish, aquatic creatures, lotus flowers and floral scrolls, two friezes of multi-lobed scrolls on an amati background, scrolls of leafy and flowering branches engraved with leafy scrolls and Greek fret friezes, the upper section openwork and indented; a removable, gadrooned lid; a smooth pine-cone handle with a ring; a dragon-head spout; a scaly dragon-shaped handle with a ring; the metalwork forms the fastenings, Standard swan shape, 800°/°°, H. 36 cm. Weight: 1321 g. Minor distortions in the upper section; one chain is probably missing; slight chip at the base.
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About the sale AUTUMN – GREAT SALE
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Auction time 11/18/2026 at 2:30 PM
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