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LOT 0918

Western Asiatic Bronze Stemmed Goblet

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

5 1/8 in. (188 grams, 13 cm high).

Composed of a marriage of a conical bowl and foot with slender stem, decorative upper body and slightly domed everted foot.

Provenance

Ex Mayfair gallery, 1980s.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.

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LOT 0918

Western Asiatic Bronze Stemmed Goblet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £169

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