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Price:CHF 13'500
Greek
5th century B.C., 6th century B.C.
Metalwork, Vessel
Silver
Skillfully wheel-made vessel provided with three handles that were modeled separately and applied to the shoulder before the firing process.
Among the most common forms of Near Eastern pottery, the bowl without handles is presented here in a particular version, with a conical shape.
A beautiful, small glass flask that imitates the shape of a date. The vertical grooves recall in a very realistic way the wrinkles of the dried fruit. The vessel is complete and intact.
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