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LOT 0522

Graeco-Persian Silver Spoon

CIRCA 3RD CENTURY B.C.

6 in. (30.8 grams, 15 cm).

The shallow 'bowl' or plaque with a squared tip, round-section shank and horned animal had finial with stylised detailing.

Provenance

UK collection, early 1990s and before.
Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s.
From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.

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LOT 0522

Graeco-Persian Silver Spoon

Sold for (Inc. bp): £338

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