Fatimid Rock Crystal Boar on Base

9TH-10TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER

2 3/4 in. (201 grams, 69 mm high including stand).

Depicting the animal standing on all fours, with a prominent muzzle and semi-open jaws, the body marked by fine lines representing the bristles, accompanied by a carved display base. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the collection of a deceased collector.
Ex Adam Partridge, UK.

Literature

See Morero, E., Johns, J., Procopiou, H., Vargiolu, R., Zahouani, H., 'The manufacturing techniques of Fatimid rock crystal ewers (10-12th centuries AD)', in Hilgner, A., Greiff, S. and Quast, D. (eds.), Gemstones in the first Millennium AD. Mines, Trade, Workshops and Symbolism, proceedings of the International Conference, Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum, Mainz, 20-22 October 2015, Mainz, 2017, pp.119-135.

CONDITION

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