Cypriot Bronze Age Basalt Plate / Bowl
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Ancient Mediterranean, Cypriot, Late Bronze Age, ca. 1600 to 1050 BCE. A fine basalt plate presenting an annular form with a hefty base that tapers to a raised rim over a shallow basin. The surface of the basin has been worn smooth indicating this may have served as a mortar for food, dyes, fragrances, or oils. Size: 11.6" Diameter x 3.4" H (29.5 cm x 8.6 cm)
Provenance: private Vero Beach, Florida, USA collection, acquired before 2003
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#177375
Ancient Mediterranean, Cypriot, Late Bronze Age, ca. 1600 to 1050 BCE. A fine basalt plate presenting an annular form with a hefty base that tapers to a raised rim over a shallow basin. The surface of the basin has been worn smooth indicating this may have served as a mortar for food, dyes, fragrances, or oils. Size: 11.6" Diameter x 3.4" H (29.5 cm x 8.6 cm)
Provenance: private Vero Beach, Florida, USA collection, acquired before 2003
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 to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#177375
Condition
Professional repair and restoration to areas of rim and expected surface wear throughout. Nice signs of use.
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Cypriot Bronze Age Basalt Plate / Bowl
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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