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LOT 0274
Nabataean Terracotta Bowl with Internal Floral Decoration
CIRCA 3RD-1ST CENTURY B.C.
4 1/8 in. (82 grams, 10.5 cm diameter).
Squat bowl of carinated profile with basal ring; burnished inner face with painted design of leaves and tendrils.
ProvenanceFrom an important collection of Nabataean pottery formed before 1988.
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LOT 0274
Nabataean Terracotta Bowl with Internal Floral Decoration
Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
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Opening Bid: £210
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South Arabian Bowl with Hunting Scene and Inscription
Circa 3rd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £10,000 - 14,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5,000
Hemispherical with thickened rim; repoussé frieze of two armoured warriors wearing scale armour and a type of spangenhelm, each shooting a bow at a gryphon attacking a fleeing deer, and a lion attacking an ibex, scorpion and running animals in the field, rosette to the centre; four incised characters to the outer rim 'Π Ϲ ϕ ο'; another inscription in over the body of the gryphon. 278 grams, 15.2 cm diameter
Perfectly preserved, very good condition.
Saleh family collection, Germany, formed prior to 1972. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no. 12018-213619.
