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LOT 2795
Large Pacific Islands Decorated Bowl
20TH CENTURY A.D.
15 7/8 in. (2.62 kg, 40.2 cm wide).
Broad and shallow with four integral stub feet to the underside and four radiating barrel-shaped handles to the rim; chip-carved herringbone and other ornament to the rim with four inlaid nacre panels. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 2795
Large Pacific Islands Decorated Bowl
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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