Lot 1445* ♣ - A198 Arms & Armour - Thursday, 30. September 2021, 05.00 PM
POWDER FLASK
Russian, dated 1693.
Ivory (walrus), elaborately carved and engraved. Spout area designed as the head of a monster, stopper with spherical handle. One side with a sculpted reclining lion. The front with round, carved medallions: 1. Adam and Eve in Paradise, Tree with Snake. 2. Eagle sitting on a rock with spread wings. The back with engraved medallions: 1. Hunter on horseback with falcon and date 1693, 2. Unicorn, Russian inscription. Three ribbons with Russian inscription. The entire surface is decorated with engraved leaves, flowers and tendrils. The powder flask base, with a carved leaf rosette, opening for the screw cap, screw head designed as the crowned head of a man.
L 18.5 cm.
This object contains material of endangered species and is subject to certain trade restrictions. Prospective buyers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import it into another country.
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An exceptionally-rare Russian work, probably intended for a cabinet of curiosities ("Kunstkammer"). Cf. Rudolf Berliner: Die Bildwerke des bayerischen Nationalmuseums, IV. Abteilung, Die Bildwerke in Elfenbein, Knochen, Hirsch- und Steinbockhorn..., 1926, Nr. 678, Pulverhorn. Irina Ukhanova: The State Hermitage Museum, North-Russian Bone-Carving Ivory 17th-19th Centuries, St. Petersburg 2005, No. 32, dated 1719, No. 33.
Provenance:
- Auction Fischer, Lucerne, 22/24 June 2000, Lot No. 821.
Provenance:
- Auction Fischer, Lucerne, 22/24 June 2000, Lot No. 821.
CHF 3 000 / 4 500 | (€ 3 090 / 4 640)
Sold for CHF 4 375 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.