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LOT 0855
Western Asiatic Ziwiye Faience Vessel
CIRCA 8TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
3 3/4 in. (129 grams, 96 mm high).
A faience vessel with bulbous body, waisted neck and rolled, everted mouth; polychrome geometric petals around the shoulder. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEarly 1990s London collection.
Acquired on the UK art market.
From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.
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Opening Bid: £80
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Opening Bid: £100
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