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LOT 1329
Bactrian Alabaster Vessel
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
5 7/8 in. (847 grams, 15 cm).
Conical in profile with disc base, flared sidewall tapering to a narrow rim.
Provenance
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
London, UK, collection.
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LOT 1329
Bactrian Alabaster Vessel
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$400 - 540 (for guidance only)
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