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LOT 0584
Greek and Other Terracotta Pottery Group
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND EARLIER
3 1/2 - 5 1/2 in. (2.1 kg total, 9-14 cm).
Fragments including carinated bowl with painted frieze to the shoulder, squat jar, cup with everted rim and other types. [11]
Provenance
Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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