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A PARTHIAN BRONZE INCENSE SHOVEL
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
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A PARTHIAN BRONZE INCENSE SHOVEL
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
The rectangular bowl with a flanged rim, incised with dotted scrolling, supported by two legs, contoured at the front end, with two ducks on the rim, riveted with iron pins to the fluted shaft, tongues and an open work incised blossom at the join, terminating in the forepart of a panther, its forepaws extended, the back of its body forming two loops
11¾ in. (29.8 cm.) long
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
The rectangular bowl with a flanged rim, incised with dotted scrolling, supported by two legs, contoured at the front end, with two ducks on the rim, riveted with iron pins to the fluted shaft, tongues and an open work incised blossom at the join, terminating in the forepart of a panther, its forepaws extended, the back of its body forming two loops
11¾ in. (29.8 cm.) long
Provenance
Acquired by the current owner circa 1980.
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