19th-18th century B.C.. Ovoid in plan with ram-head finial and spout. filling-hole to the centre back and stub tail forming a handle; hatched panels to the sidewall with reserved running zigzag, radiating bands of impressed point ornament, head with forward-facing curled horns. Cf. similar but less accomplished example in the British Museum under accession no.1887,0502.85. 578 grams, 20.5 cm (8 in.).

with Artemis gallery, Münich. Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1992. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12260-222201. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)