Lot Essay
For related examples, see no. 365 in F. Pinnock, G.M. Scandone and P. Matthiae, Ebla: Alle Origini Della Civilta Urbana.
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THE PROPERTY OF A NEW YORK PRIVATE COLLECTOR
A SYRIAN POTTERY BIRD CUP
CIRCA 1800-1600 B.C.
Details
A SYRIAN POTTERY BIRD CUP
CIRCA 1800-1600 B.C.
The rounded body tapering to a flat base, with 26 bird heads emerging from the shoulders, arranged in two tiers, with indented eyes and pointed beaks
3 7/8 in. (9.9 cm.) diameter
CIRCA 1800-1600 B.C.
The rounded body tapering to a flat base, with 26 bird heads emerging from the shoulders, arranged in two tiers, with indented eyes and pointed beaks
3 7/8 in. (9.9 cm.) diameter
Provenance
with Galerie Heidi Vollmoeller, Zurich.
Acquired by the current owner from the above, 1993.
Acquired by the current owner from the above, 1993.