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LOT 0896
Western Asiatic Bronze Decorated Dish
3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.
6 1/4 in. (7 5/8 in.) (217 grams, 16 cm wide (390 grams total, 19.5 cm including high including stand)).
With carinated sidewall and everted rim, central boss, incised rosette and surrounding hatched panels and palmettes; mounted on a custom-made stand.
ProvenanceCollected from 1979-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
Cf. vessel of similar form in ceramic in the collection of the British Museum under accession number 1894,0719.2.
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LOT 0896
Western Asiatic Bronze Decorated Dish
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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