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LOT 0053
Early Phoenician Alabaster Vase
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
5 1/8 in. (769 grams, 13.1 cm).
With bulbous body, broad flared neck, flange rim, dimple to underside of base.
ProvenancePrivate collection, USA and Switzerland, acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s; by descent to the current owner.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13222-249180.
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LOT 0053
Early Phoenician Alabaster Vase
Estimate £4,000 - 6,000€4,640 - 6,960 (for guidance only)$5,400 - 8,100 (for guidance only)
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From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
The Phoenicians, renowned seafarers and traders, were also skilled glassworkers. They produced a wide variety of glass beads using core-forming and winding techniques, with vivid colours and elaborate designs that reflect both technical mastery and cross-cultural influence. Among the most iconic Phoenician beads are glass 'head' beads, crafted in the form of stylised human or mythological faces. Typically, they feature exaggerated facial details like bulging eyes, large noses, beards, and headdresses, often with expressive or comic features. They were possibly worn as amulets to ward off evil or attract protection, though they may also represent deities, ancestors, or foreigners. These beads often incorporate Egyptian, Greek, and Near Eastern stylistic elements, reflecting the Phoenicians’ extensive trade networks. -
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Opening Bid: £75
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From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
