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LOT 0233
Western Asiatic Alabaster Cosmetic Dish
MID-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 1/4 in. (34 grams, 33 mm wide).
Comprising a shallow rounded bowl supported by three feet modelled as reclining lions; old inked collection number 88.349 to the bottom.
ProvenanceEx Symes gallery, Mayfair, London, UK, before 1999, with stock reference number.
Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.
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LOT 0233
Western Asiatic Alabaster Cosmetic Dish
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
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