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LOT 1210
Western Asiatic Pottery Vessel with Handle
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
8 7/8 in. (360 grams, 22.5 cm).
Ovoid body with flat base and narrow neck, a round-section handle to the rear.
ProvenanceFrom an important specialist collection, London, UK, 1990s.
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LOT 1210
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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From the collection of David Donlan (1947-2025), a dedicated and lifelong collector with a passion for the ancient world and the natural sciences, forming his collection from 1960s onwards, using many reputable dealers across the United Kingdom, including the well-regarded Coincraft and The Parthenon Gallery.