£400 - £500
An Indo-Portuguese Mother-of-Pearl Powder Flask, 19th/20th Century - An Indo-Portuguese mother-of-pearl powder flask. This decorative, curvilinear vessel is shaped like a stylized looped or C-shaped form, featuring a central circular perforation and a single, flared round opening at its apex. It rests on a flattened, segmented base. The entire object is meticulously covered with numerous small, iridescent tesserae of mother-of-pearl, exhibiting a range of creamy white, golden, and subtle rainbow hues, applied over an underlying structure. The rim of the opening is edged with a thin band of light-colored metal.
H: Approximately 20cm
Good condition. Most mother-of-pearl tesserae are intact and retain strong iridescence. Minor gaps are visible between some tesserae, consistent with the construction and age of the object. No discernible repairs or significant losses.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
30% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
33.6% inc VAT*
