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LOT 0325
Western Asiatic Glass Ribbed Double Unguentarium with Contents
CIRCA 13TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
4 3/8 in. (90 grams, 11.1 cm).
Comprising two conjoined kidney-shaped cells decorated with applied trails, extending to a single short neck with everted rim, discoid foot to the base and an applied handle to the shoulder; containing free flowing liquid and congealed organic substance to both cells.
Provenance
with Christie's, London, UK, circa 2001.
Private collection, Europe.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12432-226701.
Literature
Cf. Carboni, S. & Whitehouse, D., Glass of the Sultans, New York, 2002, item 39 for similar profile, applied trails and mouth.
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LOT 0325
Western Asiatic Glass Ribbed Double Unguentarium with Contents
Estimate £3,000 - 4,000€3,480 - 4,640 (for guidance only)$4,050 - 5,400 (for guidance only)
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