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LOT 1154
Sumerian Zoomorphic Alabaster Vessel
3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 1/4 in. (122 grams, 57 mm).
conical in profile with rounded underside, neck formed as an animal-head with pouring lip to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx N. Forbes collection, UK.
Accompanied by a Coincraft certificate of authenticity.
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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Opening Bid: £450
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Large Elamite Silver Pendant Necklace
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Opening Bid: £750
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Large Holy Land Gold and Garnet Drop Earrings
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Opening Bid: £2,000
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From a North American gentleman's collection, 1980-1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12708-235755. 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.
