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LOT 0837

Holy Land Ceramic Jar

EB I, CIRCA 3000 B.C.

4 in. (240 grams, 10 cm wide).

Formed with a carinated body, everted rim, handle with thumb rest and vestigial handles, rare.

Provenance

From an important specialist collection formed in London, UK, before 1988.

CONDITION
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LOT 0837

Holy Land Ceramic Jar

Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

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