Phoenician Gold Miniature Amphora
Mid 1st millennium BC. A sheet gold miniature vessel comprising a tapering body and broad shoulder, flared mouth and two later hollow-formed strap handles; band of repoussé segmented foliage to the shoulder and another to the body interrupted by a later female figure standing within an arch wearing a pleated robe, holding a ewer in one hand and palm-cup in the other. See Amiet, P. Art of the Ancient Near East, New York, 1977 for discussion. 38.89 grams, 85mm (3 1/2"). Property of a West London gentleman; formerly in the collection of a Mayfair gallery; previously in a 19th century French collection, attested by the early French import assay mark.
Condition Report: Fair condition, restored.
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Mid 1st millennium BC. A sheet gold miniature vessel comprising a tapering body and broad shoulder, flared mouth and two later hollow-formed strap handles; band of repoussé segmented foliage to the shoulder and another to the body interrupted by a later female figure standing within an arch wearing a pleated robe, holding a ewer in one hand and palm-cup in the other. See Amiet, P. Art of the Ancient Near East, New York, 1977 for discussion. 38.89 grams, 85mm (3 1/2"). Property of a West London gentleman; formerly in the collection of a Mayfair gallery; previously in a 19th century French collection, attested by the early French import assay mark.
Condition Report: Fair condition, restored.
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