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LOT 1849

Medieval Terracotta Jar

CIRCA 13TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.

6 1/4 in. (1.11 kg, 16 cm).

Biconvex in profile with low neck and rolled rim; old inked inscription to the sidewall with three signatures and '1920-1927'; feint pencilled inscription to base including the word 'Polish'. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Believed to have been in the collection of George Adolphus Gray (c.1850), Captain of a merchant vessel and avid collector.
Acquired by the present owner circa 15 years ago, reportedly recovered from a skip.

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LOT 1849

Medieval Terracotta Jar

Sold for (Inc. bp): £40

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