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LOT 0173
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GBP (£) 250 - 350
EUR (€) 290 - 400
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£100 (EUR 116; USD 134) (+bp*)
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BYZANTINE CERAMIC PILGRIM'S FLASK WITH CHRIST AND DONKEY
CIRCA 6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 in. (30.3 grams, 71 mm).
CIRCA 6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 in. (30.3 grams, 71 mm).
Lentoid in section and teardrop-shaped in profile with flared mouth and pierced shoulders, low-relief image of a nimbate man riding a donkey to each face.
PROVENANCE:
Ex Mayfair, London, UK, gallery, 2000s.
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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.
