NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER)
0.00USD+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2002 Apr 07 @ 13:00UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
Iranian or Coptic, 11th - 12th Century. A choice bronze incensery? This fantastic piece consists of a round body on long tripod legs, a long neck with a handle attached to a grilled lid which opens and closes and is surrmounted by a dove. The lid is ornate and contain a Christogram or 'Chi-Rho'. There are also two grill decorations on each side. A truly rare and important piece of early Christian art, which are very sought after by collectors. Intact with a nice, even green/brown patina. H: 39cm. $1000 - $2000
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United States
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Terms of Sale for Sunday, April 7th 2002
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Catalogue Credits:
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Photography and Layout: Kelly Ramage, Greg Ramage
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