Georgian Carved Limestone Skull Stele. Circa 17th-18th century A.D. Rectangular in profile with keyhole-shaped reserved panel and horizontal slot at the mandible; chamfer to reverse. 13.2 kg, 29.5 cm (11 1/2 in.). [No Reserve]

From Pickering, Yorkshire, UK. From a collection acquired on the UK art market. Property of a West Midlands, UK, private collector. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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