A lacquered calabash flask with silver mounts
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A lacquered calabash flask with silver mounts

APPARENTLY UNMARKED, POSSIBLY JAVA, EARLY 18TH CENTURY, ONLY STRUCK WITH LATER DUTCH DUTY MARK

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A lacquered calabash flask with silver mounts
Apparently unmarked, possibly Java, early 18th century, only struck with later Dutch duty mark
The shaped baluster gadrooned and lacquered calabash on circular silver domed base with a band of scrolling foliage and flowers, conforming high neck and cover attached by a chain
37.5 cm. high
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