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LOT 0203
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
BYZANTINE GLAZED SGRAFFITO-WARE SHIPWRECK BOWL
12TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
8 5/8 in. (544 grams, 22 cm).
12TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
8 5/8 in. (544 grams, 22 cm).
With glazed upper face and basal ring; central reserved motif of a hare within concentric rings, with signs of sea encrustations.
PROVENANCE:
Private collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, 1990s, thence by descent.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12046-211891.
LITERATURE:
Cf. similar in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, under accession no.971.147.2.
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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.
