Lot Essay
By repute this was always with a rock crystal dish which can been attributed to Han or Tang China and which will be sold in these Rooms 11th November 2003. Both pieces have very similar patination.
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PROBABLY GREATER IRAN, 10TH-12TH CENTURY
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A ROCK CRYSTAL ICOSOHEDRAL BEAD
Probably Greater Iran, 10th-12th century
Of pure geometric form with polished faces, small areas of dark surface patination and light surface accretions
1½in. (3.9cm.) high
Probably Greater Iran, 10th-12th century
Of pure geometric form with polished faces, small areas of dark surface patination and light surface accretions
1½in. (3.9cm.) high
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