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LOT 0794
Large Parthian Blue Glazed Roundel Mount
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C.-2ND CENTURY A.D.
3 7/8 in. (120 grams, 99 mm).
Discoid with blue-glazed to the obverse, dark brown glaze with rectangular mount to the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection, 1980s.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, London, UK
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LOT 0794
Large Parthian Blue Glazed Roundel Mount
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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Opening Bid: £70
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Terracottas of this type typically served as votive offerings and may represent the deity to whom the offering was presented. -
Parthian Terracotta Vessel Group
2nd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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Greek Bronze Ring with Animal or Centaur
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Opening Bid: £5
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