Phoenician Glass Miniature Amphora > Lot No. 0520

Description:
A glass miniature amphora with piriform body, tubular neck and everted rim in alternating red, yellow and black bands; to the body, the bands combed vertically to create a wave effect; the handles added in plain honey-coloured glass.

Culture/Period:
Phoenician Empire, 1550-300 BC

Measurements:
Glass, 100 grams, 15 cm

Size :
6"

Condition:
Very fine condition, small repair to base. Extremely rare.

Provenance:
Property of a Lady; acquired before 1975.

Estimate: £500 - 800 (EUR 620 - 990; USD 790 - 1,270)

Auction date: Wednesday 14th March 2012 - Coins & 15-16 March 2012 - Antiquities at The Swedenborg Hall >> Coins & Antiquities

Sold for: £900