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LOT 1521
Ammonite Jordanian Jug
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
9 1/4 in. (1.18 kg, 23.5 cm).
With biconical body and broad flat base, sloped shoulder with incised circumferential lines, stepped and socketted rim to the mouth, slender loop handle. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a London, UK, gentleman's collection of ancient pottery and artefacts, 1990s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Opening Bid: £110
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Opening Bid: £222
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