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LOT 1247

Western Asiatic 'Holy Land' Terracotta Jug

BRONZE AGE, 3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.

4 7/8 in. (160 grams, 12.4 cm).

With tapering rounded bottom, deep shoulder, tall neck pinched to a triangular shape, strap handle to the rear. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the collection of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 1247

Western Asiatic 'Holy Land' Terracotta Jug

Sold for (Inc. bp): £78

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