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LOT 1356

Parthian Lead Glazed Amphora

1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.

11 1/4 in. (1.5 kg, 28.5 cm).

Barrel-shaped in profile with basal ring, short neck with rolled rim and two lateral strap handles.

Provenance

Ex West London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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 1356

Parthian Lead Glazed Amphora

Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)

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