SOUTH ARABIAN STONE VESSEL

Ca. 2600 - 2000 BC. A dark stone vessel with a cylindrical body tapering towards the base. The surface is decorated with a honeycomb pattern of closely spaced oval impressions arranged in horizontal rows. The vessel is surmounted by a wide, outward-flaring rim with a rounded lip. Size: 75mm x 35mm; Weight: 85g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market; Ex. NYC. collection; Ex. F. F. collection, NYC. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.