LIMOGES, MID 16TH CENTURY
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A PARCEL-GILT ENAMELLED SALT-CELLAR
LIMOGES, MID 16TH CENTURY
The interior of the bowl depicting an eagle feeding her chicks; framed by bunches of fruit and architectural scroll-work; the body decorated with scenes of animals in a naturalistic background; the foot elaborately decorated with gilt scroll-work; the underside extensively gilt; minor restoration and wear to the gilding
8 cm. high
LIMOGES, MID 16TH CENTURY
The interior of the bowl depicting an eagle feeding her chicks; framed by bunches of fruit and architectural scroll-work; the body decorated with scenes of animals in a naturalistic background; the foot elaborately decorated with gilt scroll-work; the underside extensively gilt; minor restoration and wear to the gilding
8 cm. high
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