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| Lot# & Name: |
019. Phoenician Alabaster Bird Head Mortars (2) |
| Estimate: |
$800-$1,200 |
| Current High Bid: |
$0.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$0.00 |
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| Category: |
Antiquities
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| Sub Category: |
Ancient Middle East
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| Culture or Country: |
Phoenicia, Middle East.
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| Period: |
Ca. 3rd-1st century B.C.
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| Size: |
4-1/2” & 4”H. |
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| Description: |
Two similar carved alabaster highly stylized bird headed pestles, having tapered conical grips and an angular abstract head. Areas of earthen and mineral deposits on the surfaces. A few ancient chips on one side of the grinding surface and a few surface imperfections, otherwise both are intact. Lucite bases. |
| Provenance: |
Collection of Don Simon, NYC., acquired from Safani Gallery, NYC., 1980s. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$25.00 |
| International: |
$115.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Phoenician Alabaster Bird Head Mortars (2)
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