I.44
The Mack Mallow

Translucent agate; with a concave lip and scalloped foot; carved in the form of a formalized mallow flower
Imperial, 1700 – 1780
Height: 4.7 cm
Mouth/lip: 0.65/1.48 cm
Stopper: coral; gilt-bronze collar, engraved with a formalized floral design

Provenance:
Gerry P. Mack
Robert Kleiner
Joseph Grimberg
Sotheby’s, New York, 14 September 2010, lot 47