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Coconut bottle – Europe
An old coconut bottle deeply engraved with foliage and hunting objects, it is finished with a zoomorphic head with two inlaid mother-of-pearl eyes.
Typical of the work of European sailors from the 18th and early 19th centuries (port work, or convict work).
Very beautiful patina.
REGION: Sailor's work, folk art
MATERIAL: Coconut
PERIOD: 19th century
DIMENSION: 9 x 13.5 x 8 cm
(Soclea)
inventory number: EU006
Ref: 09QQPRRLH9