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LOT 0545
Cypriot Bichrome Ware Openwork Dish
IRON AGE, CIRCA 1200-600 B.C.
5 7/8 in. (190 grams, 15 cm).
Broad dish with band of openwork triangles to the lower sidewall, flat base; painted with black concentric rings, black rim, red band to the openwork. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePeter Cran collection, Scotland, who worked as an engineer for the Cypriot public works department 1931-1946; thence by descent.
Acquired from Bonhams, London, 23 May 2012, no.6 (part).
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
Accompanied by copies of the relevant Christie's catalogue pages.
Accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages and original lot tag.
Cf. similar item in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, under accession no.74.51.996, for type.
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Cypriot Bichrome Ware Openwork Dish
Iron Age, circa 1200-600 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
Broad dish with band of openwork triangles to the lower sidewall, flat base; painted with black concentric rings, black rim, red band to the openwork. 190 grams, 15 cm
Peter Cran collection, Scotland, who worked as an engineer for the Cypriot public works department 1931-1946; thence by descent. Acquired from Bonhams, London, 23 May 2012, no.6 (part). From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Christie's catalogue pages. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages and original lot tag. -
Greek Tripod Vessel with Handle
Circa 8th-6th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Squat in profile with three stub legs, raised rib below the in-turned rim, loop handle. 255 grams, 14.4 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Greek Geometric Terracotta Jar
9th-8th century B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Globular in form with trumpet-shaped mouth, painted band to neck. 490 grams, 14 cm high
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
