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LOT 680:
RARE SILVER HELLENISTIC VESSEL WITH ROSETTE
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RARE SILVER HELLENISTIC VESSEL WITH ROSETTE
Ca. 300 - 100 BC.A rare silver vessel with a broad and tall body that tapers down to a convex base. The neck of the vessel is accentuated with a double groove collar. The remarkable aspect of this vessel lies in the intricately engraved six-petalled rosette that adorns the central section of its basin. The rosette has symmetrically arranged petals. Silver vessels of this nature were highly prized and held various purposes within the ancient society. They were often used for serving and presenting liquids. These vessels played a significant role in social gatherings, where their presence signalled status, wealth and hospitality. Size: 75mm x 140mm; Weight: 325gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
