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LOT 1261
Western Asiatic Painted Terracotta Spouted Vessel
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
9 7/8 in. (1.9 kg, 25 cm).
Comprising a squat globular body, broad shoulder and short neck with collar, flared rim to the mouth; strap handle and short spout with supporting strap; painted rectangular panels with hatched borders to the shoulder and handle, band of saltires to the equator.
Provenance
From the collection of a North London, UK, gentleman, pre 1990s.
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.
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LOT 1261
Western Asiatic Painted Terracotta Spouted Vessel
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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