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LOT 0238
Ziwiye Ceramic Vessel
8TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
7 1/2 in. (695 grams, 19 cm).
Biconvex in profile with trumpet-shaped mouth, petal detailing to shoulder.
ProvenancePrivate collection of a London gentleman, acquired between 1965–2020.
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LOT 0238
Ziwiye Ceramic Vessel
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
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