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LOT 0522
Coptic Leather Water Container
3RD-5TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
12 5/8 in. (323 grams, 32 cm).
With tubular neck and ovoid body, thickened rim and flat base; three bands of rope and thong around the neck. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Terence Eva collection, London, UK; formed in the 1970's-1980's.
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