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LOT 1238

Bactrian Decorated Stone Kohl Pot

2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.

2 in. (33.13 grams, 53 mm).

With rectangular-section body and four stub feet, flared mouth with ribbed neck; the body decorated with three ring-and-dot motifs to each side. [No Reserve]

Provenance

UK private collection before 2000.
On the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.

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LOT 1238

Bactrian Decorated Stone Kohl Pot

Sold for (Inc. bp): £98

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