A Large Ancient Bactrian Pottery Chalice. 2nd-1st Millennium B.C. 20cm tall. 1.3…

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A Large Ancient Bactrian Pottery Chalice. 2nd-1st Millennium B.C. 20cm tall. 1.3kg. From the ex Abelita family collection.

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A Large Ancient Bactrian Pottery Chalice. 2nd-1st Millennium B.C. 20cm tall. 1.3kg. From the ex Abelita family collection.

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