Sale 5505
Paris
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18 December 2007
Price realised
EUR 720
Estimate
PETITE COUPE AU LION IRAN REGION DE L'EST, XEME SIECLE En céramique argileuse à décor peint en brun et ocre sur un fond de glaçure crème, ornée d'un lion ponctué, fractures réparées et petit manque Diamètre: 17 cm. (6½ in.)
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