Richly patinated & engraved gourd pilgrims flask18th century

A richly patinated and engraved gourd pilgrims flask.

South American, 18th century.

Measures 25 x 15 x 15cm.

The entire surface of the double gourd is extensively engraved with scenes from the old testament
The top is fastened by its original boxwood stopper.

Provenance: The St John Perrott Stimson Collection of Treen & British Folk Art