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LOT 1175
Estimate
GBP (£) 300 - 400
EUR (€) 350 - 460
USD ($) 400 - 540
AMLASH TERRACOTTA VESSEL
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
10 3/8 in. (545 grams, 26.5 cm wide).
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
10 3/8 in. (545 grams, 26.5 cm wide).
Of zoomorphic form, with a globular body, u-section spout and handle with figurative animal design.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired 1970s-1990s.
Ex Rabi Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK.
From a specialist collection of pottery.
LITERATURE:
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 67.247.7, for a comparable vessel.
FOOTNOTES:
Likely representing a wading bird.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
