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LOT 1166

Large Western Asiatic Red Terracotta Spouted Jug with Handle

3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.

11 5/8 in. (1.45 kg, 29.7cm).

Biconical body with tall tapering spout, collar to the tapering neck with tear-drop shaped mouth; strap handle surmounted by a ram-head appliqué; a marriage.

Provenance

UK collection, 1990s.
Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000.
Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 1166

Large Western Asiatic Red Terracotta Spouted Jug with Handle

Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)

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