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LOT 1541
Western Asiatic Ceramic Zoomorphic Vessel
8TH-9TH CENTURY A.D.
7 5/8 in. (1.06 kg, 19.5 cm).
Comprising four conical legs supporting a double globular body with conical neck and ram's head, spout to the rear with strainer connected by a bridging loop; applied painted hatched spiral detailing; old label to the underside: 'YAZDANI 211C LONDON'.
ProvenanceUK collection, 1990s.
Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000.
Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman.
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