Small silver ‘Aubergine’ vessel, Yuan dynasty

A small silver vessel. It is aubergine-shaped, with an elongated body and a rounded belly on which a small frog and lizard are arranged in relief. A curled branch emerges from the upper part, adorned with large leaves. The interior is hollow, covered by a concave lid from which a thin chain hangs. Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) or later.

Container size: 6.6 x 2.4 x 3 cm; overall length: 16.5 cm.

Weight: 22 g