Gandharan Flaming Chalice with Seated Buddhas
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Circa 3rd century A.D. or later. A U-shaped vessel divided into two upper C-section bands and lower D-section bowl, with everted rim and collared and domed foot, frieze of stylised flower heads, Buddhas and flames shooting upwards from the base. 1.3 kg, 17 cm high (6 3/4 in.). Acquired 1960s to early 1970s. ‘Buckingham Collection’, the late Nik Douglas (1944-2012), renowned author, curator and Asian art expert. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate no.11379-191882. [No Reserve] [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]
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Gandharan Flaming Chalice with Seated Buddhas
Estimate £2,000 - £3,000
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