A pilgrim's silver flask in form of a horse
Lot-No. 74
Proceeds : 5.400 €
China, Liao Dynasty (907-1125). Chased silver. Bellied body with slender handle merging into the horse's neck. It's head topped by a fish and atop of it the lidded spout. Allover finely decorated with floral motifs and birds on a dense ring punched ground. Small traces of age. H. 10 cm. Weight approx. 325 g.
A pilgrim's silver flask in form of a horse
A pilgrim's silver flask in form of a horse
Lot-No. 74
Proceeds : 5.400 €
China, Liao Dynasty (907-1125). Chased silver. Bellied body with slender handle merging into the horse's neck. It's head topped by a fish and atop of it the lidded spout. Allover finely decorated with floral motifs and birds on a dense ring punched ground. Small traces of age. H. 10 cm. Weight approx. 325 g.