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LOT 0859
Western Asiatic Ceramic Artefact Group
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
1 3/4 - 6 7/8 in. (662 grams total, 4.3-17.5 cm).
A mixed group of complete and fragmentary ceramic artefacts, including decorated vessels, figural idols, the head of a bovine and other items. [8]
Provenance
Acquired early 1990s.
Ex private American collection; thence by descent.
Private collection since 1998.
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LOT 0859
Western Asiatic Ceramic Artefact Group
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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