Description
unmarked, the deep coconut shell bowl with three carved panels showing a native fisherman, mother and child gathering food, and a cannibalism campfire scenes, simple strap work flared upper rim, raised on a knopped stem and spreading foot rim with inscription
Dimensions
20cm high
Footnote
Notes: the engraved inscription to foot reads 'Cup used by Capt Bligh in the launch after the Mutiny on HMS 'Bounty'
Provenance:
Christies 1934 lot 83 (sale unknown)
Arthur Churchill, 10 dover Street london bought on commission by descent to current owner
sold with original letter and receipt from Arthur Churchill