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LOT 1062

Abbasid Decorated Glazed Bowl

7TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.

5 in. (168 grams, 12.9 cm).

Bell-shaped in profile with discoid base and flared rim, glazed and painted geometric design of a lattice on a field of pointillé ornament, rim with dentilled detailing.

Provenance

with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 1062

Abbasid Decorated Glazed Bowl

Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)

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