A Carved Limestone Lidded Rectangular Box

5TH CENTURY
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L O T 5

  • The lid with rounded edges above a paneled box with relief carved façade centering a scrolled symbol.

  • With pitting and wear commensurate with age, some old losses to top edge of box worn smooth.

  • Formerly part of the Ottoman Imperial collections, Istanbul, early 18th century; subsequently in a London private collection.

lot 5

A Carved Limestone Lidded Rectangular Box


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