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March 19, 2016 11:00 AMCalender
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Sari Ware Bowl Depicting a Bird

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$984$800
Auction: Asian Works Of Art - 2885BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 19, 2016 11:00AM

Description:

Sari Ware Bowl Depicting a Bird, Persia, possibly 10th or 11th century, conical, on a short flat foot, the interior with slip decoration of a bird with spotted body and elongated tail, surrounded by flowers, undecorated exterior, ht. 3 3/8, dia. 7 in.

Provenance: The estate of Marion E. James.
Estimate $800-1,000

Restoration to sides of bowl, areas of inpainting, some new or unoriginal material possibly added.


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Keywords

Marion E. James, Sari Ware