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LOT 1925
Champleve Enamel Bronze Vessel with Egyptian Procession Scenes
LATE 19TH CENTURY A.D.
14 in. (3.4 kg, 36 cm).
Urn with socle base, rounded body, scooped shoulder and trumpet-shaped neck and mouth, lateral handles formed as beast-heads; the body with polychrome champ levé frieze depicting Egyptian gods and courtly scenes with panels of hieroglyphs, the shoulder with similar frieze of a procession with chariots, horses and objects in the field, row of seated figures above; reserved maker's chop seal to the underside. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a UK collection, 1990s.
Ex property of a London gentleman.
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LOT 1925
Champleve Enamel Bronze Vessel with Egyptian Procession Scenes
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
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