Syria or Mesopotamia, 8th/ 9th Century — An Umayyad monochrome moulded pottery ewer

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Estimate: £6,000–£8,000 hammer ≈ $7,434–$9,913
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Sale: Bonhams — Islamic and Indian Art, London, New Bond Street · 23 May 2023
Record ID: TB-2026-489250
Record: first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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An Umayyad Monochrome Moulded Pottery Ewer, Syria or Mesopotamia, 8th/ 9th Century. Bonhams, 23 May 2023, lot 28. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-489250.

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An Umayyad Monochrome Moulded Pottery Ewer, Syria or Mesopotamia, 8th/ 9th Century. Bonhams, 23 May 2023, lot 28. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-489250.

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From the same sale Islamic and Indian Art · May 2023

Lot	Artist	Estimate
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