Near East - Alabaster cup with inlays and felines - Former collection of F Antonovitch - 1st century BC -
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 2,000 - € 2,500
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Description from the seller
Very rare carved alabaster cup decorated with inlaid black stone hearts.
Flat-bottomed bowl with a flat lip and circular foot, featuring two small handles each topped with a relief feline. The walls of the bowl are decorated with a geometric pattern of triangles and chevrons.
Mesopotamia, North of the Arabian Peninsula, 1st millennium BC.
Diameter 11.7 cm - height 3.6 cm.
Good condition - restoration
Provenance: France, D.T.B. Study.
Previous provenance history: Former collection of F Antonovitch, a famous collector and antique dealer.
This piece, sold with numerous South Arabian alabaster sculptures belonging to the collector, could have the same provenance.
Item examined by Antoine Tarantino
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen by Catawiki.
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 (passport for cultural object), are arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Very rare carved alabaster cup decorated with inlaid black stone hearts.
Flat-bottomed bowl with a flat lip and circular foot, featuring two small handles each topped with a relief feline. The walls of the bowl are decorated with a geometric pattern of triangles and chevrons.
Mesopotamia, North of the Arabian Peninsula, 1st millennium BC.
Diameter 11.7 cm - height 3.6 cm.
Good condition - restoration
Provenance: France, D.T.B. Study.
Previous provenance history: Former collection of F Antonovitch, a famous collector and antique dealer.
This piece, sold with numerous South Arabian alabaster sculptures belonging to the collector, could have the same provenance.
Item examined by Antoine Tarantino
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen by Catawiki.
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 (passport for cultural object), are arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Near East
Century/ Timeframe
1st Millenium BC
Name of object
- Alabaster cup with inlays and felines - Former collection of F Antonovitch - 1st century BC -
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2022
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
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.
