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Western Asiatic Stone Bowl with Locusts
Western Asiatic Stone Bowl with Locusts
Item Details
Description
2nd millennium B.C. Hemispherical mortar with rounded rim and underside, reserved locust motifs carved in high relief beneath the rim. 890 grams, 14 cm wide (5 1/2 in.).

From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

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Western Asiatic Stone Bowl with Locusts

Estimate £500 - £700
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Starting Price £5
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