A very elegant antique gold powder spoon with engraved and openwork decoration on the handle.
Ashanti, Ghana, c. XVII-XVIIIth century
Metal (copper alloy), small visible lack at the top of the spoon, very nice greenish old oxidation and very nice earthy patina from excavation and use.
Height: 33cm

Provenance: Jacques Viault
Jacques Viault Collection
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A very elegant antique gold powder spoon with engraved and openwork decoration on the handle. Ashanti, Ghana, c. XVII-XVIIIth century Metal (copper alloy), small visible lack at the top of the spoon, very nice greenish old oxidation and very nice earthy patina from excavation and use. Height: 33cm Provenance: Jacques Viault Jacques Viault Collection

Result
€494
Buyer's premium
30%
A very elegant antique gold powder spoon with engraved and openwork decoration on the handle. Ashanti, Ghana, c. XVII-XVIIIth century Metal (copper alloy), small visible lack at the top of the spoon, very nice greenish old oxidation and very nice earthy patina from excavation and use. Height: 33cm Provenance: Jacques Viault Jacques Viault Collection
Sale Thursday 28 November 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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