Central Asian Rhyton in the Shape of a Ram. 1st millennium B.C. A ceramic rhyton formed as a stylised kneeling ram with figure of eight-shaped body, its slender legs tucked beneath its over-sized body, detailing to the head, horns and tail; short vessel neck with integral handle; circular opening in the chest for pouring. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 1988.102.30, for a rhyton of similar form, although modelled on a rabbit. 1.6 kg. 25.5 cm (10 in.) Gallery Sakae, Japan, 1997. London art market, acquired 15 November 2001. With Pierre Bergé & Associés, 1 December 2011, lot 247 (4,000-5,000 euros). Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate number S00094333, dated 31 October 2014. Accompanied by a copy of a positive thermoluminescence report no.C141444-1, dated 12 July 2013. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Pierre Bergé & Associés catalogue pages. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]

Fine condition, restored