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LOT 0835
Large Western Asiatic Terracotta Chalice
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
11 in. (3.6 kg, 28 cm wide).
A terracotta footed vessel comprising a broad carinated bowl with painted hatching to the rim, stepped stem and flared base with rolled rim; painted bands above the base.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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