Sumerian Alabaster Vessel with Handle
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A Sumerian alabaster vessel with a handle, dating to circa 2400–2200 BC, stands 14.7 cm tall and has a spherical body, cylindrical neck, ringed shoulder and disk rim.
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Description from the seller
Standing on a ring foot, spherical body with cylindrical neck emerging from a ringed shoulder, disk rim, thick square section handle.
Size: 14.7 cm H - 5 3/4 inches
Material: Alabaster
Culture: Sumerian, c. 2400-2200 B.C.
Condition: Tiny chip to top and bottom rim.
Provenance: Ex. Near Eastern private collection, Mr. A. S., acquired and imported into the UK in the 1980s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Standing on a ring foot, spherical body with cylindrical neck emerging from a ringed shoulder, disk rim, thick square section handle.
Size: 14.7 cm H - 5 3/4 inches
Material: Alabaster
Culture: Sumerian, c. 2400-2200 B.C.
Condition: Tiny chip to top and bottom rim.
Provenance: Ex. Near Eastern private collection, Mr. A. S., acquired and imported into the UK in the 1980s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Details
Culture
Sumerian
Century/timeframe
Sumerian, c. 2400 - 2200 B.C.
Name of object
Vessel with Handle
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2016
Material
Alabaster
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Lebanon
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.
