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Anonymous (Viceroyalty of Peru, mid 17th century)
Details
Anonymous (Viceroyalty of Peru, mid 17th century)
Finely carved caddy (coquera) with silver embellishments at foot, rim of opening and top of lid; the exterior is detailed with carved and bas relief motifs that include floral, scroll work and various animals such as monkeys, dogs, hares, birds and jaguars; the lid opens to reveal unadorned interior; hinged at back.
12¼ x 7½ x 7½ in. (31 x 19 x 19 cm.)
Finely carved caddy (coquera) with silver embellishments at foot, rim of opening and top of lid; the exterior is detailed with carved and bas relief motifs that include floral, scroll work and various animals such as monkeys, dogs, hares, birds and jaguars; the lid opens to reveal unadorned interior; hinged at back.
12¼ x 7½ x 7½ in. (31 x 19 x 19 cm.)
Provenance
Antigüedades Osona, Buenos Aires.
Private collection, Buenos Aires (1949).
By descent to the present owner.
Private collection, Buenos Aires (1949).
By descent to the present owner.