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Large Armenian Glazed Ceramic Storage Vessel with Religious Scenes Large Armenian Glazed Ceramic Storage Vessel with Religious Scenes Large Armenian Glazed Ceramic Storage Vessel with Religious Scenes
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LOT 2109

Large Armenian Glazed Ceramic Storage Vessel with Religious Scenes

LATE 20TH-21ST CENTURY A.D.

9 1/8 in. (2.18 kg, 23.2 cm).

Bulbous in profile with raised rim, three iterations of a scene depicting a central nimbate Jesus with right hand raised flanked by two nimabate winged angels with a sword held aloft, twelve disciples blow and nimbate Mary beneath; lustrous finish with text between the panels. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Private collection, UK.

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LOT 2109

Large Armenian Glazed Ceramic Storage Vessel with Religious Scenes

Sold for (Inc. bp): £98

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