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Description : **First Time At Auction** Egypt, Coptic period, ca. 4th to 7th century CE. A rare and attractive pottery flask presenting a flattened annular body with liberal remains painted decoration of geometric motifs and a tondo of a stylized bird. Twin arched handles flank the cylindrical neck and collared rim, while the sizable, disk-shaped body is supported by a petite, flared foot. Remains of white and black pigment adorn the exterior, featuring a star motif, rosettes, dotted designs, and wavy striations. Pottery flasks like this example likely held annointing oils or liquids for ceremonial purposes. Size: 8.8 W x 12.7 H (22.4 cm x 32.3 cm) PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Provenance: private Vero Beach, Florida, USA collection, acquired in the early 1980s at Hotel Drouot auction in Paris, France, ex-old French collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #177453
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