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LOT 1417
Western Asiatic Double Animal Spouted Vessel
8TH-9TH CENTURY A.D.
9 3/4 in. (1.32 kg, 24.7 cm).
Biconvex body with spout formed as an animal-head, filler to the rear with crimped rim and ribbed loop between; traces of painted design.
ProvenanceUK collection, 1990s.
Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000.
Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman.
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