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LOT 0193
Bactrian Female Figured Kohl Pot
MID 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 1/4 in. (110 grams, 80 mm).
An early copper-alloy kohl pot formed as a stylised female figure wearing a floor-length garment which splays outwards towards her feet, her arms placed on her hips to form loop handles, stylised facial detailing; circular recess to top of head.
Provenancewith a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11642-199679.
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LOT 0193
Bactrian Female Figured Kohl Pot
Estimate £3,000 - 4,000€3,480 - 4,640 (for guidance only)$4,050 - 5,400 (for guidance only)
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