Western Asiatic Glass Ribbed Double Unguentarium with Contents

CIRCA 13TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER

4 3/8 in. (90 grams, 11.1 cm).

Comprising two conjoined kidney-shaped cells decorated with applied trails, extending to a single short neck with everted rim, discoid foot to the base and an applied handle to the shoulder; containing free flowing liquid and congealed organic substance to both cells.

Provenance

with Christie's, London, UK, circa 2001.
Private collection, Europe.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12432-226701.

Literature

Cf. Carboni, S. & Whitehouse, D., Glass of the Sultans, New York, 2002, item 39 for similar profile, applied trails and mouth.

CONDITION

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