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Cypriot Terracotta Juglet with Handle Cypriot Terracotta Juglet with Handle Cypriot Terracotta Juglet with Handle
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LOT 0058

Cypriot Terracotta Juglet with Handle

650-600 B.C.

4 1/8 in. (119 grams, 10.6 cm).

With globular body, three stub legs, flared mouth with spur to the lip; loop handle to the rear; bands of incised geometric ornament. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Collection of Louis-Gabriel Bellon (1819-1899), Saint-Nicolas-lez-Arras and Rouen, thence by descent.
with Millon & Associes Auctions, Paris, 6th December 2021, lot 1.

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LOT 0058

Cypriot Terracotta Juglet with Handle

Sold for (Inc. bp): £234

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