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LOT 2269
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
BAN CHIANG PERIOD PAINTED TERRACOTTA CHALICE
MIDDLE PERIOD, 900-300 B.C.
6 3/4 in. (871 grams, 17 cm).
MIDDLE PERIOD, 900-300 B.C.
6 3/4 in. (871 grams, 17 cm).
Red-on-buff chalice with flared rim, globular body and wide pedestal base; surface decorated with horizontal bands of curvilinear geometric patterns and vertical strokes to the shoulder. [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.
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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.
