A Southeast Asian sterling silver and carved coconut bowl
Late 20th century
The bowl lining stamped with an indecipherable mark
The coconut shell bowl with intricately carved foliate designs, lined with sterling silver, and supported by a winding whimsical dragon formed handle with two clawed feet, 2 pieces
3" H x 10" W x 5" D
Provenance: Lotus Arts de Vivre Gallery, Singapore
Estate of Dr. Sanford Kaufman and Dr. P. Waverly Davidson, acquired from the above

Other Notes: This lot is accompanied by a receipt of purchase from Lotus Arts de Vivre dated July 1997. In addition to the receipt, the is a gallery description of the object indicating the metal is sterling silver.

Overall good condition with tarnishing and light scratches commensurate with age. The coconut bowl with multiple cracks and one possible repair. The silver lining has come unadhered from the coconut shell. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.