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LOT 1313

Mesopotamian Black Stone Kohl Container

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

2 3/4 in. (130 grams, 72 mm).

Bifacial rectangular container with suspension loops and three tubular chambers, hatching to the edges and herringbone borders; obverse with low-relief scene of an altar and two worshippers wearing pointed caps and belted tunics; reverse with faravahar winged disc above two worshippers with arms raised flanking a bowl with raised stand.

Provenance

Collected from 1970-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12255-221936.

Literature

See Moorey, P.R.S. Ancient Mesopotamian Materials and Industries, Indiana, 1999 for discussion.

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LOT 1313

Mesopotamian Black Stone Kohl Container

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430

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