A BLACK PORPHYRY FRAGMENTARY URN

18TH CENTURY OR EARLIER

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A BLACK PORPHYRY FRAGMENTARY URN
18TH CENTURY OR EARLIER
In the form of an amphora with remains of two double strap handles, with concentric stepped rings below the everted rim
13¼ in. (33.5 cm.) high

Lot Essay

Cf. Christie's, London, Classical Sculpture, formerly from Marbury Hall, 10 July 1987, lot 3 for a similar large red porphyry urn.

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