Mesopotamian Terracotta vessel, 15 x 7 cm. EX-Pierre Bergé
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 330 - € 400
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Mesopotamian terracotta vessel, 15 x 7 cm, EX-Pierre Bergé, circa 1st millennium B.C.
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This small vessel shows the diversity that the technique of pottery reached in Mesopotamia. These cultures, which were establishing themselves in different territories, made small pieces that they could transport with them.
The afterlife was, for the Babylonians, a kingdom of shadows full of mud and dust. The dead suffered much thirst, which is why water was of great importance in the funerary or honorary offerings to the dead. That is why in the most elaborate tombs, jars and pots have been found to accompany the dead on their journey to the other side.
Provenance: Pierre Bergé, Auction, Paris, 2006 (Lot No. 421); Ifergan Collection (2006-2021), Spain; Former Pablo H. Goizauskas Collection, Spain, 2021-2025
Statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territorry: all our object will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.
For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Spanish export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange.
Due to Switzerland and USA customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland and USA.
This small vessel shows the diversity that the technique of pottery reached in Mesopotamia. These cultures, which were establishing themselves in different territories, made small pieces that they could transport with them.
The afterlife was, for the Babylonians, a kingdom of shadows full of mud and dust. The dead suffered much thirst, which is why water was of great importance in the funerary or honorary offerings to the dead. That is why in the most elaborate tombs, jars and pots have been found to accompany the dead on their journey to the other side.
Provenance: Pierre Bergé, Auction, Paris, 2006 (Lot No. 421); Ifergan Collection (2006-2021), Spain; Former Pablo H. Goizauskas Collection, Spain, 2021-2025
Statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territorry: all our object will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.
For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Spanish export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange.
Due to Switzerland and USA customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland and USA.
Details
Culture
Mesopotamian
Century/ Timeframe
Circa 1st Millennium B.C.
Name of object
vessel, 15 x 7 cm. EX-Pierre Bergé
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
2006
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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Yes
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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.
