FRENCH, POSSIBLY LIMOGES, 13TH CENTURY

Details

A parcel-gilt enamel incense boat
FRENCH, POSSIBLY LIMOGES, 13TH CENTURY
The hinged lid applied with rosettes and loop handles with stylised serpent terminals, set on an engraved saft with circular foot, the foots possibly altered or associated
20.6 cm. long x 9 cm. high

Special notice

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Lot Essay

Although displaying a typical palette of enamel colours for the workshops of Limoges, the presence of the applied copper rosettes evident here is an unusual addition and may suggest that this boat originates from a different centre of production.

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