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LOT 0254
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GBP (£) 300 - 400
EUR (€) 350 - 460
USD ($) 400 - 540
£150 (EUR 174; USD 201) (+bp*)
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WESTERN ASIATIC TERRACOTTA VESSEL WITH BIRD HEAD
8TH-9TH CENTURY A.D.
7 1/8 in. (612 grams, 18 cm).
8TH-9TH CENTURY A.D.
7 1/8 in. (612 grams, 18 cm).
Aviform body with loop handle and applied collars and detailing to the neck and head; painted spiral tendril design.
PROVENANCE:
UK collection, 1990s.
Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000.
Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
