Western Asiatic Hard Stone Storage Vessel

Object Description

A Western Asiatic storage vessel, made from pale brown hard stone, featuring a carved globular body narrowing towards the open mouth with a flat rim. The vessel sits on a small level base, the natural streaks of the stone demonstrated by the red and white veins can be seen across the body.

Date: Circa 1st millennium BC.

Object History

From the collection of a deceased Japanese gentleman; 1970-2015.

Object Condition

Very fine, slight chip to the base, earthly encrustation to the surface.

Object Details