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LOT 2332
Indian Engraved Brass Bowl
20TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3/4 in. (195 grams, 11.9 cm wide).
With tendrils below the rim and quatrefoil panels with seated figures. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired by the vendor's father on the UK art market before 1990.
Acquired on the UK art market.
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Post Classical Carnelian Gemstone with Head of Dionysus
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London, UK, art market, 1980s. Private collection, London, UK. -
Enamelled Gold Hawking Whistle
Mughal, 1830-1890 A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,000
Of tapering cylindrical form, extensively decorated in red, white, green and blue enamel in a foliate and floral design with scalloped borders, plain suspension loop; in 23 carat gold, unmarked, enamel restored; possibly of Indian workmanship. 4.84 grams, 42 mm
By repute found in the UK. Acquired Noonan's, London, UK, 15 September 2020, no.202. Property of a British collector. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12997-244313.
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Wooden Bread Stamp with 'Mohammed Prophet of God' Inscription
Early 19th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Subrectangular in plan with rounded ends, applied handle to reverse with modern hanger; high-relief calligraphic text. 865 grams, 32 cm
London, UK, collection.
