Mesopotamian Alabaster Vessel
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Mesopotamian Early Sumerian alabaster vessel, dating to around the 3rd millennium BC, with a conical body, deeply incised chevron decoration and four loop handles, measuring 11.1 cm high.
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Description from the seller
Large conical body, rough surface with deeply incised chevron decoration in the round, four small loop handles, two to each side.
Size: 11.1 cm H - 4 3/8 inches
Material: Alabaster
Culture: Mesopotamian, c. 3rd Millennium B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private London collection acquired before 2000.
See parallel at Musée du Louvre / Département des Antiquités orientales, SB 3040, AS 6418.
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.
Large conical body, rough surface with deeply incised chevron decoration in the round, four small loop handles, two to each side.
Size: 11.1 cm H - 4 3/8 inches
Material: Alabaster
Culture: Mesopotamian, c. 3rd Millennium B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private London collection acquired before 2000.
See parallel at Musée du Louvre / Département des Antiquités orientales, SB 3040, AS 6418.
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
Mesopotamian
Century/timeframe
Mesopotamian, Early Sumerian, c. 3rd Millennium B.C.
Name of object
Vessel
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2020
Material
Alabaster
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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.
