Lot 981
Early Byzantine bronze flask, 6th–7th centuries A.D.
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots
Description
16.3 cm wide, flat bottom. Above it, a conical belly tapering only slightly downwards. Distinct, angular break towards the shoulder, which rises only slightly at an angle to the 10.5 cm long, conical neck. This transitions at the top into a projecting border, 3 cm high, with a slight conical profile. On the mouth, a removable lidded piece 3.5 cm in height and 6 cm wide, the centre raised by a step. In a central hole, the remains of an iron split pin are preserved on the bottom, which on the upper side probably passed through a loop. Subtle, irregular raising marks are visible across the entire surface. On the neck, by contrast, the surface has been deliberately enlivened overall by means of long-oval punches. In the lid, at the upper break, five piercings. In the upper part of the wall, one side is damaged by a small break-through. Otherwise intact. Total height 29.5 cm. CULTURAL ASSET!Provenance: French private collection, acquired on 24 June 2008 at Gorny & Mosch, Munich, Auction 168
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