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LOT 0444
Central Asian Gilt Copper Tray for a Nestorian Christian
CIRCA 1200-1250 A.D.
11 in. (345 grams, 28 cm).
Rectangular in plan with recessed octagonal socket, repoussé pellet and leaf ornament to the flanged edge, socket with arcading and pellets, bottom panel with central cross-in-circle and two advancing lions; all on a pounced field; old collector's label to the reverse '7481'; rim cracked. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Parker collection, London, UK.
UK trade, London, 2000.
From a private Suffolk, UK, collection.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12308-221692.
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LOT 0444
Central Asian Gilt Copper Tray for a Nestorian Christian
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
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Opening Bid: £90
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