Description:

**Originally Listed At $600**

Ancient Near East, Amlash, ca. 1400 to 1000 BCE. A beautiful burnished brownware long-spouted pitcher - the overall form resembling a graceful abstract bird with a long beak and a curving neck - the rounded body of the vessel being the avian's body. The spout of the vessel is tastefully decorated with incised lines. Vessels like this were likely used to pour ritual libations during religious ceremonies, perhaps during burial rites as many have been found in burial sites. Size: 7.75" W x 3.875" H (19.7 cm x 9.8 cm)

Provenance: The Dere Family Collection, New York, USA, assembled 1970s-2000s, ex-William Froelich Collection, New York, USA, acquired in 1970s

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#148376

  • Condition: Vessel has been professionally repaired from multiple pieces with restoration over the break lines. Nice root marks and mineral deposits grace the surface.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Shipping

Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense

January 7, 2020 8:00 AM MST
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 24.5% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000