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LOT 1321
Western Asiatic Decorated White-Glazed Bowl
10TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
6 1/4 in. (327 grams, 16 cm).
Part-glazed hemispherical bowl with deep basal ring, iridescent glaze with painted petals to the rim over low-relief palmette motifs, with old inked label with stock number 'CR 336'.
ProvenanceEx London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
London, UK, collection.
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LOT 1321
Western Asiatic Decorated White-Glazed Bowl
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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Safavid Drawing of a Western Pilgrim
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Ink on paper; drawing of a Western noblewoman or pilgrim; mounted with dark blue reveal in a Victorian gilt ornate frame and later illuminated border with decorative gold and red paint. 2.3 kg, 36 x 49 cm including frame
Acquired from the UK art market. Private Scottish collection.
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