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Pair of Antique Cyprus Engraved Gourds

$5,750per set
£4,380.62per set
€5,051.03per set
CA$8,047.01per set
A$8,991.19per set
CHF 4,703.39per set
MX$110,260.83per set
NOK 60,100.40per set
SEK 56,991.10per set
DKK 37,698.56per set
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About the Item

Cyprus has a long history of gourd art, they were used to carry water and wine, here are two 19th century prime examples of the art form hand engraved with geometrics, animals, ships, clocks and flowers then colored with molten charcoal and oil. Left: H: 12 DM: 6 Right: H: 11.5 DM: 5
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Diameter: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 73801stDibs: LU860343398412

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