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LOT 0074
Hellenistic Silver Decorated Bowl
3RD CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
7 7/8 in. (437 grams, 20 cm wide).
A squat sheet-silver bowl with carinated profile, rolled rim, raised circumferential bands to the inner face and centre.
ProvenancePrivate Swiss collection, acquired 1999.
Ex Surena collection, London, UK.
Private European collection.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11617-199030.
Cf. bowl of similar type in the British Museum, London, under accession number 134304.
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LOT 0074
Hellenistic Silver Decorated Bowl
Estimate £4,000 - 6,000€4,640 - 6,960 (for guidance only)$5,400 - 8,100 (for guidance only)
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Opening Bid: £1,300
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Fine condition.
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