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Western Asiatic Black Terracotta Ritual Vessel Western Asiatic Black Terracotta Ritual Vessel Western Asiatic Black Terracotta Ritual Vessel Western Asiatic Black Terracotta Ritual Vessel Western Asiatic Black Terracotta Ritual Vessel Western Asiatic Black Terracotta Ritual Vessel
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LOT 0202

Western Asiatic Black Terracotta Ritual Vessel

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

11 7/8 in. (3.25 kg, 30 cm wide).

Carinated in form with a rounded shoulder and short everted neck, two hemispherical juglets to the shoulder with pierced bases and strap handles below, one independent loop handle to the shoulder; painted black decoration to the upper body including clusters of vertical lines and vertical bands alternating with zig-zagging.

Provenance

London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s.

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LOT 0202

Western Asiatic Black Terracotta Ritual Vessel

Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)

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