Pequeña jarra de plata "Mono y melocotón" Lot n° 347

Small silver jug with a rounded body that stands on a short flared foot; it has a long tubular neck, a curved mouthpiece and a spiral handle that joins the body and neck. The piece is crowned by a thin lid, on which is arranged the image of a small monkey, with curled tail, bent limbs and upturned face, while holding a large peach fruit in his hands. The lid is attached to the handle by a long chain of links. It shows wear and patina produced by aging. Yuan Dynasty (1279 - 1368) or later. Height: 4.8 cm; Base diameter: 1.4 cm; Total length: 10.5 cm. Weight: 14 g