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LOT 1131

Western Asiatic Stone Libation Bowl

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

4 3/4 in. (667 grams total, 11.9 cm).

With a biconical body and flared foot set off-centre, large U-shaped spout and flat rim.

Provenance

From a collection formed before 1988, London and Geneva.
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 1131

Western Asiatic Stone Libation Bowl

Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)

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