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FOUR NORTH AFRICAN SHOT FLASKS
One of conical form with projecting triangular panels, inset brass tacks, embossed brass about the neck; another of drop shape covered with hide and inset with bands of brass tacks, bone spout; and two of heart shape with finely carved geometric ornament and arabic script, applied panels of finely worked pierced and scrolling brass, horn necks and stoppers
10in. (25.5cm.) to 13½in. (34.5cm.) long (4)
One of conical form with projecting triangular panels, inset brass tacks, embossed brass about the neck; another of drop shape covered with hide and inset with bands of brass tacks, bone spout; and two of heart shape with finely carved geometric ornament and arabic script, applied panels of finely worked pierced and scrolling brass, horn necks and stoppers
10in. (25.5cm.) to 13½in. (34.5cm.) long (4)
Provenance
Rosenberg and Stiebel, New York, for the two heart-shaped flasks