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LOT 1239
Sasanian Bronze Bowl
3RD-7TH CENTURY A.D.
6 5/8 in. (208 grams, 17 cm).
Broad and convex in profile with thickened inturned rim. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of North West London, UK, gentleman, 1990-2000s.
LiteratureCf. Gunter, A.C., Jett, P., Ancient Iranian Metalwork in the Arthur M.Sackler Gallery and the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, 1992, no.6, for general type.
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