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LOT 1257
Neo-Assyrian Highly Polished Bronze Bowl
EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
7 7/8 in. (256 grams, 20 cm diameter).
Broad hemispherical body with rounded underise, thickened rim with single incised line.
Provenance
Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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