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LOT 1179
Luristan Terracotta Vessel with Bird Face
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
7 1/4 in. (298 grams, 18.5 cm).
Ewer with broad bulbous body and carination at the base, tapering neck with loop handle developing to a raised spine, flared mouth with pinched rim and avian facial detailing.
Provenancewith a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
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LOT 1179
Luristan Terracotta Vessel with Bird Face
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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