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LOT 1006
Western Asiatic Bulbous Vase
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
9 in. (1.1 kg, 23 cm high).
With trumpet-style neck and rim and integral foot.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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LOT 1006
Western Asiatic Bulbous Vase
Estimate £180 - 240€210 - 280 (for guidance only)$240 - 320 (for guidance only)
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