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LOT 1372
Western Asiatic Pottery Vessel with Handle
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
8 1/4 in. (614 grams, 21 cm).
Bulbous body with flat base and a tall funicular neck, single handle to the rear.
ProvenanceFrom an important specialist collection, London, UK, 1990s.
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LOT 1372
Western Asiatic Pottery Vessel with Handle
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£50 (EUR 58; USD 68) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
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Opening Bid: £333
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