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Antique Bactrian Alabaster Offering Vessel or Vase

About the Item

Bactrian Alabaster offering vessel, second millennium BC, A small veined alabaster vessel with asymmetric waisted cylindrical form. The interior half way down in a U boul. Composite residue in and outside the vessel. Beautiful veining with typical transparency. Nice patina overall, no cracks. Some ware to the trim.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.7 in (11.94 cm)Diameter: 2.7 in (6.86 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa Second Millenium BC
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  • Seller Location:
    LOS ANGELES, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2408337716282
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