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LOT 0199

Central Asian Ziwiye Turquoise Frit Offering Basket

CIRCA 6TH CENTURY B.C.

9 1/8 in. (982 grams, 23.2 cm).

Conical outer body with pierced geometric panels, handle surmounted by facing quadrupeds flanking a swan at apex, horned bull's heads to either handle base.

Provenance

With the previous owner, 1990-2012.
Acquired in 2012.

Accompanied by an IADAA search certificate dated 9 April 2020.

CONDITION

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LOT 0199

Central Asian Ziwiye Turquoise Frit Offering Basket

Estimate £1,800 - 2,400€2,090 - 2,780 (for guidance only)$2,430 - 3,240 (for guidance only)

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