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LOT 1249
Amlash Terracotta Wine Amphora
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
8 1/2 in. (283 grams, 21.4 cm).
Piriform in profile with narrow flat base, flared mouth and single loop handle.
ProvenanceFrom a London, UK, gentleman's collection of ancient pottery and artefacts, 1990s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Achaemenid Bronze Phiale Mesomphalos
6th-4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
With flanged rim, central mesomphalos boss surrounded by radiating lotus petals. 167 grams, 16.5 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Phiale mesomphalos (literally: bowl with central boss) were the most popular form of vessel and were produced in a number of materials, including clay, bronze, silver and gold. They are a distinctive type of Achaemenid tableware, made by hammering or raising sheet metal, with decoration added in repoussé. They were used in banquets held by the nobility and for pouring libations at religious festivals. Phiales of this kind were a common gift from the Achaemenid king to the nobility which helped cement alliances among the different tribes of the Empire. The central boss to the underside allowed the user to secure their fingers and ensure a solid grip whilst drinking or pouring. -
Achaemenid Bronze Jar
6th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
With a rounded body and carinated shoulder, everted rim and low circular foot. 405 grams, 14 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Very Large Amlash Terracotta Spouted Bowl
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
With broad hemispherical bowl, short U-section spout, integral round-section handle and inturned rim. 2.5 kg, 46.5 cm
From a gentleman's London, UK, collection of ancient pottery and artefacts, 1990s. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.N125a52 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
