FIVE WOODEN CUPS 'KERO'

Description:

South America, 15th-17th c.
H. 10-20,5 / D. 7-16,3 cm
Of typical, conical shape, two cups with geometric carved decoration, three with figural and floral motifs in coloured lacquer inlays.
From an important South German private collection, assembled between 1968 and 1969 - Partly old, stabilized cracks in the wood, signs of use, few inlays lost - Partly crusty patina inside