Ancient Achaemenid Persian Bronze Beaker
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Ancient Near East, Achaemenid Persian Empire, ca. 550 to 330 BCE. An elegant cast bronze beaker set on a slightly rounded base with a corseted midsection and tall gently flared walls that lead to a wide opening at its top. Its rim is finely pronounced and accented by a raised appliqued ring which encircles its upper register. The surface has a brilliant patina in a hue of emerald-green accented by dark red oxidation marks - a wonderfully aged and conserved example! Size: 5.25" W x 7.25" H (13.3 cm x 18.4 cm)
Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities, New York, New York, USA, acquired 1970s to 2000s
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#165544
Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities, New York, New York, USA, acquired 1970s to 2000s
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.
#165544
Condition
Evident oxidation has turned surface a beautiful green hue with accentuating age marks. Overall surface wear commensurate with age. Otherwise, in excellent condition and fully intact. Vessel has been well conserved and exhibits a lustrous smooth finish to its exterior surface.
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Ancient Achaemenid Persian Bronze Beaker
Estimate $1,800 - $2,500
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