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LOT 0281

Western Asiatic Terracotta Zoomorphic Vessel with Glass Inlays

8TH-9TH CENTURY A.D.

12 3/8 in. (717 grams, 31.5 cm).

Broad and squat with flared foot, loop handle, all U-section spout and strainer; raised bosses to shoulder each set with a glass inlay; reserved tendrils and flowers on a black field.

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 0281

Western Asiatic Terracotta Zoomorphic Vessel with Glass Inlays

Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)

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