* Coupe couverte ou Ciboire Lot n° 51

Chrétientés d'Orient, 19th century Covered bowl with tripod base, consisting of a conical shaft, a grip ring and a truncated conical body, flared and topped with a bulbous lid, in silver with finely chased and nielloed decoration, enhanced with fine turquoise pearls. Colored cut-glass bead feet and grip. Gross weight: 302 g. Silver 800 thousandths. Condition: a few chips on the cut stones. H. 27 cm. This lot is sold as a temporary import. A niello-silver and turquoise-set covered cup or ciborium, Eastern Christian lands, 19th century