A GOLD FISH-FORM SCENT FLASK, USED BY THE SASSOON FAMILY FOR HAVDALAH, PROBABLY CHINESE, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Auction Closed

December 17, 05:06 PM GMT

Estimate

4,000 - 6,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

A GOLD FISH-FORM SCENT FLASK, USED BY THE SASSOON FAMILY FOR HAVDALAH, PROBABLY CHINESE, LATE 19TH CENTURY

articulated body chased with scales, the head with cabochon red stone eyes, chained screw-on cap

1 oz 15 dwt including eyes

55.9 g

length 5 1/2 in.

14 cm

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