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LOT 0235
Scandinavian Silver Bowl with Embossed Centre
CIRCA 13TH CENTURY A.D.
6 1/8 in. (134 grams, 15.5 cm).
Dipping bowl, raised from a single sheet of silver, decorated with an incised rosette to the underside with central omphalos; rolled and everted rim; inner face with repoussé rosette, each petal with a stylised beast reserved on a pounced field; later applied central rosette with acanthus border, tondo with repoussé wyvern rampant.
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, London.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12978-244536.
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LOT 0235
Scandinavian Silver Bowl with Embossed Centre
Estimate £4,000 - 6,000€4,640 - 6,960 (for guidance only)$5,400 - 8,100 (for guidance only)
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