Das ist der Preis für die folgende Bewertung: Parthian Terracotta Earthenware Jar

Beschreibung : Featured in this lot is an Ancient Parthian Terracotta Earthenware Jar, circa 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. Jar was procured in Khwaja Khanum, Afghanistan during the 1970s. A terracotta vase with a globular body, flared base, a long neck and flared rim decorated in Greek motifs. Such vessels would have been produced to store food, but also as burial goods to be placed with the deceased in the tomb. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan and Asian artifacts. Khwaja Khanum is located in the northeast area of Afghanistan, inside the Kushan empire, which from approximately 200 B.C. until 200 A.D. was the furthest east Hellenistic-Greek state. As such, Hellenistic culture greatly influenced the art and culture. This terracotta jar displays Greek motif designs, is in excavated condition. Damage observed to the rim and body where a handle appears to have been attached. In amazingly preserved condition, measures 8W x 10H, base is 2.75 diameter, approximate weight 3lb, 4oz.
Preis: 252.00 USD 🔓Keine Kreditkarte nötig.
Schätzung (niedrig/hoch) : 1000 USD-1500 USD 🔓Keine Kreditkarte nötig.

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