Parthian Faience Pilgrim's Flask
2nd-3rd century A.D. A faience pilgrim’s flask with slender neck and loop handle, raised geometric or floral pattern to both faces; remains of glaze; second loop handle now absent. Cf. The British Museum, museum number 92024 'pilgrim flask', for a comparable example. 812 grams, 19 cm high (7 1/2 in.). Acquired in 1998.Ex private American collection; thence by descent.Private Swiss collection since 1998. [For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price]