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LOT 1552
Large Bactrian Terracotta Chalice
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
11 7/8 in. (5.1 kg, 30.2 cm).
Comprising a broad shallow bowl with carination, supported by a sturdy shank on a conical base.
ProvenanceEx Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s.
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