Auction 005 Part 2
FINE ANCIENT ART, ANTIQUITIES & MILITARIA - DAY 2
By Apollo Art Auctions
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Sunday, Jul 14, 13:00
63-64 Margaret St. London, W1W 8SW
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LOT 539:
SUMERIAN PAINTED ALABASTRON
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Start price:
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3,000
Estimated price :
£4,500 - £9,000
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SUMERIAN PAINTED ALABASTRON
Ca. 4100 - 1750 BC A rare example of a miniature alabastron that is hand-carved from honey-yellow banded alabaster. The globular cylindrical vessel exhibits a rounded base as well as narrow neck, a flared rim, and a painted red and black stripe on the shoulders. Miniature vessels like this were perhaps used to contain small amounts of medicinal ingredients for a votive offering. Size: 60mm x 55mm; Weight: 150g Provenance: Property of a London collector, UK. Ex London private collection acquired in the 1970s-80s.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
