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LOT 0933

Holy Land Terracotta Jar

EB I, CIRCA 3000 B.C.

3 in. (120 grams, 77 mm high).

Of carinated form with broad everted rim and everted foot. [No Reserve]

Provenance

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

CONDITION

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LOT 0933

Holy Land Terracotta Jar

Sold for (Inc. bp): £65

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