Apollo Art Auctions

October 2024 Auction  –  12 - 13 October 2024

Apollo Art Auctions , October 2024 Auction

Ancient Art, Antiquities

Part 1: Sa, 12.10.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Su, 13.10.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.
Please Note: Buyer's premium has been increased to 29%

Description

RARE ISLAMIC GLASS FLASK

Ca. AD 700 - 900 A glass sprinkler flask boasting an onion-shaped lower body that gracefully flares into a long tubular neck adorned with a beautifully crafted relief of a bird. The vertical ribs of the flask twist clockwise and are impeccably executed, adding depth and texture to the design. The piece is elevated by a concave foot, giving it a sense of stability and grandeur.
Size: L:160mm / W:92mm ; 240g
Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.

200
Estimate: GBP 300 - 600

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Price realized 200 GBP
Starting price 200 GBP
Estimate 300 GBP
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