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LOT 2066
Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
BAN CHIANG PERIOD PAINTED CHALICE
MIDDLE PERIOD, 900-300 B.C.
10 1/2 in. (2.6 kg, 27 cm).
MIDDLE PERIOD, 900-300 B.C.
10 1/2 in. (2.6 kg, 27 cm).
Broad bowl with flared rim atop a trumpet-shaped base, all decorated with a dense series of interlocking spiral motifs. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
LITERATURE:
See Labbe, A., Prehistoric Thai Ceramics: Ban Chiang in Regional Cultural Perspectives, Bangkok, 2002.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
