Bronze Age - Luristan Long-Spouted Oil Container > Lot No. 798

Description:
Early 1st millenium BC. The beaten ovate body rising from an integral foot to a plain rim. The separately made open trough spout integral with a bulbous ornamented termination and rivetted to the body.

Measurements:
365 grams, 12 cm high (spout 165 mm long).

Condition:
Generally fine, uncleaned with some minor dents and small splits.

References:
See P. Moorey, Ancient Bronzes from Luristan, pl. XIX (BM 128601) for a very similar vessel.

Estimate: £400 - 600 (EUR 500 - 750; USD 640 - 950)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH