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LOT 0595

Large Greek Terracotta Deep Glazed Bowl

3RD-1ST CENTURY B.C.

8 1/2 in. (337 grams, 21.5 cm wide).

Glazed Slope-Ware vessel with narrow base, reserved concentric rings to the iner face; some restoration to rim; supplied with a display stand.

Provenance

Property of a private collector.
with Bonhams, London, 16 May 2002, no.551.
Private collection, UK.

Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00075157.
Accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages.

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LOT 0595

Large Greek Terracotta Deep Glazed Bowl

Sold for (Inc. bp): £468

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