Sale 5505
Paris
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18 December 2007
Price realised
EUR 9,600
Estimate
PLAT CIRCULAIRE NICHAPOUR, XEME SIECLE En céramique argileuse à décor peint en noir sur un fond blanc, de forme plate, frise calligraphiée en arabe, en coufique Diamètre: 31,5 cm. (12 3/8 in.)
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