An Italian faïence eel-form flask late 18th century

possibly Savona or Albisola, the creature naturalistically modelled coiled.

There are some occasional abrasions/ very minor chipping to the edges of the belt hooks, his ears and his mouth. There is a small chip to the tip of his right ear and a small flat chip to the underside of the flask opening in his mouth. There is some minor restoration to this nose, possibly covering a small chip. Otherwise in good condition.
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A similar example sold at Sotheby's Florence, April 9, 1974, lot 52.