996
A rare Indo-Portuguese processional lantern
Estimate
3.500 - 5.000
Session 3
10 December 2020
Hammer Price
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Teak and other woods
Octagonal shaped
Carved and painted decoration of winged female busts, fruits, acanthus leaves and other foliage motifs
Carved stone stand of acanthus leaves decoration
17th / 18th century
(evidence of woodworm; losses, faults and restoration)
Height: 220 cm
Category
Objects
Additional Information
The same shapes and decorative elements are often used in the production of other Indo-Portuguese pieces in silver of in wood
Literature:
"Museu Indo-Português, Paço Episcopal - Cochim", Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, pp. 46-47/ 84-85.
Closed Auction
