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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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