A finely cast Luristan bronze vessel, featuring a slightly cylindrical body with a rounded base and a short cylindrical neck that leads to a wide, everted rim. The body of the jar is subtly decorated with a narrow concave band. The vessel sits on a slightly raised, flat circular base. An attractive blue and green patination and earthly encrustations to the surface. Signs of wear as consistent with its age, such as some warping, chipping, and scratches. The rim of the vessel is bent in places and there is a short scratch near the base.

Luristan bronze comes from the province of Lorestan, renowned in antiquity for its sophisticated metal working techniques. Due to the nomadic nature of the populations that settled in the area, none of the Luristan bronzes were of great size, since it was required for them to be light and portable. Excavated items most often included weapons, tools, vessels and finials, but ornamental pieces such as amulets, fittings and jewellery such as pins or bracelets also feature in the material record. Archaeological evidence suggests that the Luristan bronze objects often served ceremonial functions given their funerary contexts, and there are recurring artistic motifs of flora and fauna and the human relationship to each throughout their work.

Measurements: (circa) W 10.3cm x H 9.1cm

Provenance: Ex. London collection, acquired 1990s-present.

Seller's Story

N.B: ALL ITEMS WILL BE DISPATCHED VIA PRIVATE COURIER. TAXES & VAT ARE NOT INCLUDED WITHIN THE SHIPPING COSTS. INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY TIME SUBJECT TO CUSTOMS CLEARANCE. ANTIQUITIES: All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity, including the item's description, image and provenance. Please also note, for insurance purposes, an item's value cannot be under- declared. All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiquities over 100 years old and their valued price. Liability and the applicable Customs Regulations or Import Requirements in the country of your destination are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We cannot be held responsible for any delays occurred by Custom Procedures. Import Tax or payable VAT depends on the Country of your destination. Payments of any taxes or any dispute with Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please note that from the 1st of January 2021, as Britain will officially leave the EU, artefacts dispatched to any European country might have to go through Customs Procedures and fees. Watches: Watches are provided with a hard cardboard box and pillow as shown in the images. The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.

A finely cast Luristan bronze vessel, featuring a slightly cylindrical body with a rounded base and a short cylindrical neck that leads to a wide, everted rim. The body of the jar is subtly decorated with a narrow concave band. The vessel sits on a slightly raised, flat circular base. An attractive blue and green patination and earthly encrustations to the surface. Signs of wear as consistent with its age, such as some warping, chipping, and scratches. The rim of the vessel is bent in places and there is a short scratch near the base.

Luristan bronze comes from the province of Lorestan, renowned in antiquity for its sophisticated metal working techniques. Due to the nomadic nature of the populations that settled in the area, none of the Luristan bronzes were of great size, since it was required for them to be light and portable. Excavated items most often included weapons, tools, vessels and finials, but ornamental pieces such as amulets, fittings and jewellery such as pins or bracelets also feature in the material record. Archaeological evidence suggests that the Luristan bronze objects often served ceremonial functions given their funerary contexts, and there are recurring artistic motifs of flora and fauna and the human relationship to each throughout their work.

Measurements: (circa) W 10.3cm x H 9.1cm

Provenance: Ex. London collection, acquired 1990s-present.

Seller's Story

N.B: ALL ITEMS WILL BE DISPATCHED VIA PRIVATE COURIER. TAXES & VAT ARE NOT INCLUDED WITHIN THE SHIPPING COSTS. INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY TIME SUBJECT TO CUSTOMS CLEARANCE. ANTIQUITIES: All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity, including the item's description, image and provenance. Please also note, for insurance purposes, an item's value cannot be under- declared. All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiquities over 100 years old and their valued price. Liability and the applicable Customs Regulations or Import Requirements in the country of your destination are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We cannot be held responsible for any delays occurred by Custom Procedures. Import Tax or payable VAT depends on the Country of your destination. Payments of any taxes or any dispute with Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please note that from the 1st of January 2021, as Britain will officially leave the EU, artefacts dispatched to any European country might have to go through Customs Procedures and fees. Watches: Watches are provided with a hard cardboard box and pillow as shown in the images. The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Culture
Iron Age
Name of object
Vessel
Century/ Timeframe
Circa 1200-600 BC
Provenance
Private Collection
Country of Origin
Unknown
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good

2014 reviews (417 in last 12 months)
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Le lancette sono difettose e si inceppano. Prenderò provvedimenti!

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To tani zegarek, podróbka a nie oryginał, wartość tego zegarka to max 30 euro! Sprzedawca bardzo szybko wysłał, ale nawet pudełko to zwykła chińszczyzna. Nie można handlować tak słabym towarem.

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Product came quickly well received and all in good order beautiful watch highly recommend seller

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Excellent items and excellent packaging. Couldn't be happier. Great seller

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user-9327a376fd0d

Great product, arrived safely in the exact condition advertised.

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user-8a38b192a8e3

Items waren goed verpakt en snel geleverd , ondanks het slechte weer en de sneeuw ! Mvg ; Serge

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helserge

Livré dans les Temps, avec une certification. Merci

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user-75d8ee18f549

Mooi voorwerp. ZIet er nog beter uit dan op de foto. Goede service en alles was heel goed verpakt. Top.

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user-46a2ec833975

The object came with some delay due to the xmas holiday. But the seller kept me updated and contacted customs and the delivery agent to arrange for good delivery. I am very happy with my purchase.

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user-ecbeaa058160

Een geweldig mooie pot uit de indus vallei!! Ontzettend bedankt voor dit prachtige item!!

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user-b98125ac4ece

objet et documents conformes à mon attente. Merci

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user-f359925

Muy profesional, intentó ayudarme con un problema de aduanas.

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user-5c5d45b474da

désolé du retard colis bien protégé acheminement rapide très professionnel merci pour votre efficacité

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user-2aeef0184685

Envío sin problemas y las piezas responden rigurosamente con la descripción

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user-102e214

Szybka sprawna wysyłka, profesjonalne zapakowana. Polecam

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user-6172e4aa9b37

Sello precioso, llegó muy rápido y bien protegido, gracias!

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Prachtig voorwerp. Erg blij mee.

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2014 reviews (417 in last 12 months)
  1. 393
  2. 21
  3. 3

Le lancette sono difettose e si inceppano. Prenderò provvedimenti!

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