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Western Asiatic Carved Basalt Mortar Western Asiatic Carved Basalt Mortar Western Asiatic Carved Basalt Mortar
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LOT 1095

Western Asiatic Carved Basalt Mortar

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

5 1/4 in. (2.93 kg, 13.5 cm).

With slightly flared base and rim, raised horizontal ridge to the outer face. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

CONDITION
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LOT 1095

Western Asiatic Carved Basalt Mortar

Sold for (Inc. bp): £98

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