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Bactrian Alabaster Storage Jar, Ex-Christie's

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Bactrian Alabaster Storage Jar, Ex-Christie's

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Description

Pakistan / Afghanistan, Bactrian culture, Ca 1000 to 500 BCE. Carved alabaster jar with flat rim and two small lug handles, pierced for suspension. 3" in diameter.

Provenance: Ex-private NYC Collection, acquired at Arte Primitivo, Gallery, ex-Christie's (complete with old Christies tag inside).

All items in this auction are legal to buy/sell under U.S. statute covering cultural patrimony per United States Code 2600, CHAPTER 14 -- CONVENTION ON CULTURAL PROPERTY, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

Condition

Wear to one lug else excellent

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Bactrian Alabaster Storage Jar, Ex-Christie's

Name: Bactrian Alabaster Storage Jar, Ex-Christie's
SKU: 25516850
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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