A late seventeenth century oval brass jardinière with bulbous body with lion's head drop ring carrying handles raised on four short legs ending in claw and ball feet. Low countries, ca 1700. © 2012 MALLETT ANTIQUES

H: 14.6 in (37.0 cm). W: 26.0 in (66.0 cm). L/D: 20.1 in (51.0 cm) http://www.mallettantiques.com/