Special and Rare Items
Dec 26, 2017
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Israel
מוסד הרב קוק, הרב מימון 1, ירושלים
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LOT 168:
Large, Impressive Fish-Like Spice Container, Work of an Artist – the Arab States – the 19th Century
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Sold for: $250
Start price:
$
200
Estimated price:
$250-500
Auction house commission:
20%
VAT: On commission only
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Fish-like spice container made of brass. Exceptional work of art.
All the components can move and are separately attached by pins.
Engravings on the head, scales and tail of the fish.
The mouth can be screwed open for inserting the spices.
The eyes of the fish are inlaid with gems (most likely garnets).
Length: 28 cm. Diameter of the widest part: 8 cm.
Condition: Very Good. One fin is missing.
