Loading, please wait...

Luristan Bird-Spouted Terracotta Vessel with Animal Handle Luristan Bird-Spouted Terracotta Vessel with Animal Handle Luristan Bird-Spouted Terracotta Vessel with Animal Handle
Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge
Details

LOT 1090

Luristan Bird-Spouted Terracotta Vessel with Animal Handle

13TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.

10 1/4 in. (845 grams, 26 cm wide).

Piriform-bodied with a broad neck, slender spout with zoomorphic U-section terminal, double looped handle also zoomorphic in form, featuring applied pellets. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex Rabi gallery, 1990s.
Private collection of Iranian art.

CONDITION
VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a 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.

LOT 1090

Luristan Bird-Spouted Terracotta Vessel with Animal Handle

Sold for (Inc. bp): £156

Print page

RELATED LOTS
  • Mesopotamian Shale Bead String
    Mesopotamian Shale Bead String
    4th-3rd millennium B.C.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £20

    Restrung; composed mainly of disc-shaped shale beads. 108 grams, 66 cm long



    Acquired 1980s-1990s. From the H.N. collection, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, UK.

    Lot Details

  • Western Asiatic Stone  and Shell Bead Necklace String
    Western Asiatic Stone and Shell Bead Necklace String
    Circa 1st millennium B.C.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

    Restrung; composed of stone beads of various shapes and shades of cream and grey. 16.1 grams, 38 cm long



    Ex North London collection from 1980s-1990s. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. Accompanied by a previous dealer's certificate of authenticity.

    Lot Details

  • Large Bactrian Bronze Armlet Pair
    Large Bactrian Bronze Armlet Pair
    2nd millennium B.C.

    Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)

    Opening Bid: £800

    Each armlet composed of a substantial round-section penannular hoop, both terminals formed as stylised opposed animal heads, ring-and-dot motifs representing the eyes and highlighting other anatomical detailing, together with dashes, dimples, chevrons and crescents. 1.2 kg total, 13.4 mm wide each



    with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11873-206890.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list