Asian Art II - 16th May 2017
Lot 152
A BRUNEIAN BRASS BETEL NUT BOWL 19TH CENTURY The compressed circular body with chiselled
Estimate £400 - £600
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Description
A BRUNEIAN BRASS BETEL NUT BOWL
19TH CENTURY
The compressed circular body with chiselled, punched and chased decoration of intertwined cash design and endless knot motifs, raised on a flared circular foot with a ruyi-head border, with an integral tray, 33cm dia. (2)
Cf. The British Museum, no. As1905,-.612.a, purchased from Dr Charles Hose in 1905 for a closely related vessel.