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LOT 1354

Western Asiatic Alabaster Circular Palette

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

1 3/4 in. (47 grams, 45 mm).

Featuring attractive striations, circular in shape with a slightly convex base, concave top with a rounded recess off-centre. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex London and Geneva collection, pre-1988.

Accompanied by an old dealer's information label.
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 1354

Western Asiatic Alabaster Circular Palette

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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