Luristan Bronze Libation Bowl
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**Originally Listed At $125**
Ancient Near East, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. An elegant, deep bowl of simple form, with a very slight, round disc foot, a wide body, and a bent-inward rim. Libation bowls, known as phiale, were used across a wide geographical area - from Greece to Tibet, throughout the ancient Near East and Central Asia. These shallow bowls for holding wine in ritual and ceremonial settings were made from many materials - glass, ceramic, and several kinds of metal. Size: 6.05" W x 2.5" H (15.4 cm x 6.4 cm)
Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection, acquired before 2000
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#131859
Ancient Near East, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. An elegant, deep bowl of simple form, with a very slight, round disc foot, a wide body, and a bent-inward rim. Libation bowls, known as phiale, were used across a wide geographical area - from Greece to Tibet, throughout the ancient Near East and Central Asia. These shallow bowls for holding wine in ritual and ceremonial settings were made from many materials - glass, ceramic, and several kinds of metal. Size: 6.05" W x 2.5" H (15.4 cm x 6.4 cm)
Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection, acquired before 2000
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.
#131859
Condition
One small area of corrosion on one side. Pretty encrusted patina.
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Luristan Bronze Libation Bowl
Estimate $200 - $300
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