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LOT 1268

Western Asiatic Terracotta Bird Vessel with Glass Eyes

8TH-9TH CENTURY A.D.

6 in. (395 grams, 15.2 cm).

Hollow-formed aviform vessel with loop handle and inset glass eyes, lateral loops at the neck.

Provenance

UK collection, 1990s.
Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000.
Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 1268

Western Asiatic Terracotta Bird Vessel with Glass Eyes

Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)

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