Elamite Schist Chlorite Vessel with Geometric Decorations

GBP 985.00

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Object Description

An Elamite vessel produced from schist chlorite stone, featuring incised geometric decorations. The vessel is cylindrical with concave sides, pinched in at the waist, and a rounded base. The interior features a central tubal compartment and four radiating fan shaped partitions. The exterior is decorated with incised horizontal bands of geometric decorations. These include a row of hatched triangles followed by a row of concentric circles, a row of herringbone below and finally another row of hatched triangles. The surface is polished to a smooth finishing.

Date: 3rd-2nd millennium BC

Object History

From an important Cambridgeshire estate, acquired on the UK art market before 2000, hence by descent.

Object Condition

Very fine condition. Minor chips to the edges.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:11.5 x H:7.3 centimeters

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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