Lot 182
  • 182

A Fatimid Rock Crystal Fragment, Egypt, 10th/11th Century

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Rock Crystal
fragment of crescent-shape form, decorated with relief-cut, stylized leaves and elongated pentagonal forms, with stand

Provenance

Ex-Collection Pierre-Richard Royer, Paris

Condition

The fragment in fairly good condition with slight inclusions inside the glass, as viewed.
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