Islamic Glass Vial - 96 mm
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Islamic glass flask, translucent pale green with partial iridescence, a conical body with a flat concave base bearing a pontil mark, a short flared neck with an inward folded lip, and a decorative concentric indented ribbon, measuring 96 × 47 × 47 mm and dating to the 7th–9th century AD, from the Dr. Wiegand collection, Bayern, in excellent condition and authentic with a certificate of authenticity and export licence.
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A translucent light-green glass flask, with partial iridescence across the entire surface.
A conical body with a flattened base, concave at its center, bearing the pontil mark. On the body, an applied decoration of indented concentric bands. It has a short flared neck with the lip folded inward.
- Islamic Empire
- Dimensions: 96 x 47 x 47 mm
- Dating: 7th – 9th century
- Provenance: From the Dr. Wiegand collection, Bavaria, acquired between 1960 and 2005.
- Condition: Excellent, intact. Magnificent partial iridescence with gold-violet reflections.
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- An authenticity certificate.
- An export license (only for countries outside the European Union).
Shipping: Secure and insured delivery
Obtaining export licenses provided by the Belgian Directorate of Cultural Heritage for countries outside the European Union can take between 2 weeks and 2 months.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged.
A translucent light-green glass flask, with partial iridescence across the entire surface.
A conical body with a flattened base, concave at its center, bearing the pontil mark. On the body, an applied decoration of indented concentric bands. It has a short flared neck with the lip folded inward.
- Islamic Empire
- Dimensions: 96 x 47 x 47 mm
- Dating: 7th – 9th century
- Provenance: From the Dr. Wiegand collection, Bavaria, acquired between 1960 and 2005.
- Condition: Excellent, intact. Magnificent partial iridescence with gold-violet reflections.
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- An authenticity certificate.
- An export license (only for countries outside the European Union).
Shipping: Secure and insured delivery
Obtaining export licenses provided by the Belgian Directorate of Cultural Heritage for countries outside the European Union can take between 2 weeks and 2 months.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged.
Details
Culture
Islamic
Century/timeframe
7ème - 9ème siècle AD
Name of object
Vial
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2024
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
96 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
47 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
47 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
