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EGYPT, 11TH CENTURY
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TWO FATIMID GLASS MOLAR FLASKS
EGYPT, 11TH CENTURY
Each of rectangular form with short cylindrical neck and remains of four faceted legs, one of emerald-green glass carved with central band of raised triangular facets on the corners and carved double-chevron motifs around the shoulder, one of the legs still intact, the other flask of transparent glass with slight green tint, with bevelled corners and base of legs and two engraved horizontal depressions to each side, losses
Larger 2¾in. (7cm.) high
EGYPT, 11TH CENTURY
Each of rectangular form with short cylindrical neck and remains of four faceted legs, one of emerald-green glass carved with central band of raised triangular facets on the corners and carved double-chevron motifs around the shoulder, one of the legs still intact, the other flask of transparent glass with slight green tint, with bevelled corners and base of legs and two engraved horizontal depressions to each side, losses
Larger 2¾in. (7cm.) high
Provenance
Formerly US private collection since before 1990
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.
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