Lot 18
** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to the Anthony Quinn Foundation, whose mission is to advocate for the important role arts education plays in personal development and in the overall improvement of social, economic and cultural systems. Learn more at aqfoundation.org **
East Asia, China, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A lovely shell and brass cylindrical pomander jar that is hand-carved and pierced across the entire surface of the shell. The base is capped by a brass plate and the lid is covered with a brass lip. The hollowed interior is filled with dozens of scented gray resin incense pellets and the sweet scent wafts through the pierced sides. The lid opens to allow ease of entry/exit and could be refilled with potpourri scent of your choice! The brass base is engraved with cursive script that is partially legible as "Pomander." Size: 2.65" L x 1.25" W (6.7 cm x 3.2 cm)
Provenance: ex-private collection of actor Anthony Quinn and his wife Katherine, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA acquired prior to 2000
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#169200
- Condition: Intact and very good. Minor surface abrasions and nicks. Brass on base is engraved and not fully legible. Lid was once permanently attached with glue adhesive but is now loose and can be removed. Pellets inside are heavily scented and could be removed and switched with other potpourri if one desired.
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