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LOT 0550
Bronze Age Cypriot Terracotta Burnished Pottery Jug with Handle
CIRCA 1900-1650 B.C.
7 5/8 in. (329 grams, 19.3 cm).
Comprising a spherical body with tall tubular neck with bulbs and U-section pouring spout, large strap handle to the rear; panels of hatched incised ornament to the body, pierced bulbs.
Provenance
Private family collection for the last 50 years.
with Bonhams, London, 15 May 2008, no.375 (part).
Property of a North London collector.
Accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages and the original lot tag.
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LOT 0550
Bronze Age Cypriot Terracotta Burnished Pottery Jug with Handle
Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
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