Parthian Empire glazed pottery vessel, 26,5 x 13 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 550 - € 700
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Description from the seller
Glazed ceramic vessel intended to contain wine or water and used domestically. This pot made of a greenish glaze is preserved in a masterly way being one of the best examples of Parthia art, which consists of a mixture of Persian and Hellenistic influences. Parthia was an empire in the territory of present-day Iran founded by the births in the third century B.C.
*Some glazing missing on the lower part; Bluish traces of polychromy; light dented surface
Provenance: Jesús Vico Gallery, Spain, 2014; Former Pablo H. Goizauskas Collection, Spain, 2022-2025
Exhibited: Ifergan Collection, Málaga (2018-2020)
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.
Due to Switzerland customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland.
Glazed ceramic vessel intended to contain wine or water and used domestically. This pot made of a greenish glaze is preserved in a masterly way being one of the best examples of Parthia art, which consists of a mixture of Persian and Hellenistic influences. Parthia was an empire in the territory of present-day Iran founded by the births in the third century B.C.
*Some glazing missing on the lower part; Bluish traces of polychromy; light dented surface
Provenance: Jesús Vico Gallery, Spain, 2014; Former Pablo H. Goizauskas Collection, Spain, 2022-2025
Exhibited: Ifergan Collection, Málaga (2018-2020)
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.
Due to Switzerland customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland.
Details
Culture
Parthian Empire
Century/ Timeframe
Circa 2nd Century A.D.
Name of object
vessel, 26,5 x 13 cm
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
glazed pottery
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2014
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
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.
