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LOT 1520

Sasanian High Tin Bronze Bowl

3RD-7TH CENTURY A.D.

7 3/4 in. (313 grams, 19.5 cm).

Broad with slightly inturned rim, concentric circles to base.

Provenance

Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 1520

Sasanian High Tin Bronze Bowl

Sold for (Inc. bp): £169

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