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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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About the lot N° 21
Title : Egyptian Coptic Redware Flask W/ Bird
Condition report : Professionally repaired with restoration, as well as expected nicks and abrasions, commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent presentation with liberal remains of painted detail.
Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Exceptional Antiquities, Ethnographic, Fine Art
Sale date : 09 Mar 2023 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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