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THE LORD JACOBS COLLECTION OF IRANIAN CERAMICS (LOTS 35-52)Lifelong collectors and committed patrons of the arts, Lord Anthony and Lady Evelyn Jacobs assembled an extraordinary array of paintings, sculptures and objects that together span several centuries, reflecting both their enduring passion for contemporary art and their keen pursuit of antiquities. We are pleased to present here 18 Iranian ceramics from their collection.
AN AMLASH POTTERY BULL RHYTON
CIRCA EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
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AN AMLASH POTTERY BULL RHYTON
CIRCA EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
With prominent rounded neck hump, the muzzle extending into the long spout, with short curving horns, a notched ridge representing the dewlap, and notched vertical tail, on four stocky legs
13 ¼ in. (33.5 cm.) high
CIRCA EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
With prominent rounded neck hump, the muzzle extending into the long spout, with short curving horns, a notched ridge representing the dewlap, and notched vertical tail, on four stocky legs
13 ¼ in. (33.5 cm.) high
Provenance
with Hadji Baba, London.
Lord Anthony Jacobs (1931-2014) collection, London, acquired from the above in 1981.
Lord Anthony Jacobs (1931-2014) collection, London, acquired from the above in 1981.
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