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LOT 2123

Bactrian Style Alabaster Vessel

20TH CENTURY A.D.

6 1/8 in. (3.95 kg, 15.5 cm high).

Square in plan with rounded corners, upper face developing to a circular mouth with everted rim. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 2123

Bactrian Style Alabaster Vessel

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

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