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LOT 1878
Persian Glazed Terracotta Bowl
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
11 1/4 in. (1.14 kg, 28.5 cm wide).
Broad and shallow with a squared rim and basal ring; quatrefoil design with floral detailing; signed to underside. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an old Sussex Middle Eastern and Oriental collection.
Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s.
From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.
Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.
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LOT 1878
Persian Glazed Terracotta 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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