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LOT 1318
Holy Land and Other Terracotta Pottery Group
3RD-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/4 - 11 3/4 in. (12.95 kg total, 2-30 cm).
Including globular jars, bowls, vases, a polychrome glazed base and other items. [60+, No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1980-1990s.
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