Tower is artistically made with a five tiered pyramid design and brilliant chased human and animal figurines . Spice tower rests on four reverse capital legs supporting a square base, and the compartment for the spices with decorated cartouche leaf shapes and four roman columns. The tier above it features a pierced balustrade with beautifully pierced windows displaying women holding spice containers. Third tier similarly constructed yet with a different balustrade design. The women in this tier are holding goblets in the pierced windows and are flanked by two date palms. The bell tower is surrounded by four male figures embracing Decalogue’s. Their heads are supporting a circular crowned platform with two rampart lions leaning on the spire. Topped with a nuptial crown shaped peak and a flag finial.
Good condition. Marked at bottom.
Height: 24.5 Cm.
Weight: 18.08 Oz.
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