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LOT 0277

Heavy Sassanian Silver Bowl

5TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.

6 1/8 in. (370 grams, 15.5 cm).

A high quality bowl raised from a single sheet with round base and an inverted rim.

Provenance

Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12066-214195.

CONDITION

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LOT 0277

Heavy Sassanian Silver Bowl

Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,640

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