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LOT 1120

Western Asiatic Terracotta Zoomorphic Bichrome Jug

LATE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

7 1/8 in. (363 grams, 18 cm).

Globular in form with tall neck and lateral horns flanking the scooped mouth, strap handle to the rear.

Provenance

UK collection, 1990s.
Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000.
Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman.
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 1120

Western Asiatic Terracotta Zoomorphic Bichrome Jug

Sold for (Inc. bp): £221

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