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LOT 1155
Bactrian Alabaster Vessel
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
5 7/8 in. (850 grams, 15 cm).
Of conical form with narrow flat base, carved from banded alabaster.
ProvenanceEx London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
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LOT 1155
Bactrian Alabaster Vessel
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
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