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Islamic, Indian and South East Asian Art
Lot 144

An Ottoman-style painted ostrich egg
Possibly Turkey, 20th century

21 March 2018, 11:00 GMT
Edinburgh

Sold for £212.50 inc. premium

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An Ottoman-style painted ostrich egg

Possibly Turkey, 20th century
Decorated in black paint with three bands of inscription to the top, the centre with a camel rider, a horse rider and two standing figures interspersed by inscriptions.
16.5cm high

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Inscriptions: a six-line Christian prayer mentioning the Holy Spirit.

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