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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]

Provenance

Ex 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.

CONDITION

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LOT 1154

Sumerian Zoomorphic Alabaster Vessel

Sold for (Inc. bp): £91

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