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OSTRICH EGG WITH NIELLO MOUNT, AS A JUG
Russian, 19th century.
Ostrich egg as a vessel. The retracted round foot, the shoulder and tall cylindrical neck engraved in the niello technique, engraved with trailing flowers and spirals. Inscribed in Cyrillic, Кавказъ (Caucasus). Volute handle. Punched on the neck and foot.
H 25.5 cm.
Conditionreport:
- mount with repairs<br>- heavily tarnished CHF 1 000 / 1 500 | (€ 1 030 / 1 550)
Sold for CHF 1 875 (including buyer's premium)