Open carved ivory tobacco rasp depicting Jupiter seated on an eagle resting on a cloud with lightning in hand.

Top depicts a gargoyle with flowers emerging from its mouth.

Bottom depicts a bird eating fruit in a mantling design.

Bottom depicts a shell acting as a spout.

On the back a tobacco reserve with hinged lid circled in silver, the top featuring a bird decoration within a floral design.

Original iron tapestry (missing in the lower part).

Provenance : ex collection Alaret n°120 reproduced in the catalog.

Dimension : length 22.2 cm.

France dated circa 1700 / 1720.

Reference : TK 64

Price on request.

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