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LOT 1229

Sold for (Inc. bp): £312

SUMERIAN ALABASTER COSMETIC DISH
MID 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 3/8 in. (21.9 grams, 35 mm).

Featuring a shallow rounded bowl supported by three beast feet, possibly depicting reclining lions; inked inscription to the underside: '88.349', probably recording an acquisition date of 1988.

PROVENANCE:
Ex Mayfair gallery pre 1999.

Accompanied by a previous typed cataloguing card.

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