Sale 5499
London, South Kensington
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8 October 2010
Price realised
GBP 1,625
Estimate
A GLASS BOTTLE IN THE FORM OF A CAMEL, IRAN, 9TH-10TH CENTURY Shown standing on four legs, with thick rounded neck and flask rising from its back, with applied trailed decoration - 3 3/4in (9.5cm) high
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