Hellenistic Silver Gilt Piriform Vase
2nd-1st century B.C. Broad vase or jar with everted rim, carinated shoulder, gilt bands to the foot, shoulder and rim; some restoration. Cf. similar item with more pronounced rim and decoration in the Metropolitan Museum of Art under accession no.1972.118.159. 472 grams, 13.1 cm (5 1/8 in.).
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971.This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12124-213139.
[No Reserve]
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Price realized | -- |
Starting price | 5 GBP |
Estimate | 7'000 GBP |