The massive handle comprised of three animal bodies merging into each other in an unusual way. The coiled finial with dragon’s head. The dragon’s body merges into a leaping panther towards the bowl, and the panther’s front paws blend into a snake’s body. The head of the snake forms the reinforced neck. Narrow, long bowl, the back with lavish floral décor, at the tip slightly worn. Tiny hole on the back of the spoon bowl, otherwise intact. Traces of wear. Length 26 cm. Weight 389 g! Very rare.Provenance: From an old German private collection.Condition: II -