164 A Fatimid marble Kilga, Egypt, c.11th century, of typical form, the octagonal superstructure resting on four spreading curving legs, the legs joined by cusped arches, the front with extruded tray with lion head below, two further lion heads above, the five sides towards the back with blind arches, weathered, 48cm long x 31cm high
Provenance: Private European Collection. £5,000-7,000*