Auction 60 · Lot 431
PERSIAN GOLD ROSEWATER CONTAINER.
- Estimate
- $10,000–$12,000
- Hammer price
- $11,500
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Publication
c. 1940
Description
Low relief swirling floral and foliate motifs in an organic style, with curled grape vines and leaves, repousse and chased, detachable lid surmounted by faceted red gemstone; with two Hebrew blessings associated with the havdoloh ceremony: “Who creates trees of spices” and “Who creates the light of fire.” Height: 11 inches.
summary
A most luxuriant item of Judaica.
Appearing to take its source from the Persian artistic metalworking of Ghalamzani, this suite of items is hammered, engraved, repousse and chased to form minute detailed reliefs and patterns.