Beschreibung:

EASTERN GREEK RIBBED SILVER VASE CIRCA 3RD CENTURY B.C. 5 1/4 in. (8 5/8 x 6 3/4 in.) (132 grams, 13.5 cm high ( 765 grams total, 22 x 17 cm including box)). Of piriform shape with a small foot, multi-petalled rosette within the shallow kick-up to base, vertically fluted body, ovolo ornament to the shoulder and flared mouth with rolled rim; six strain holes to the shoulder; held within a custom-made felt-lined display box. PROVENANCE: with the Mahboubian Gallery, London, UK; acquired before 1972. with Bonhams, London, 26 October 2007, lot 213. Acquired on the London art market. FOOTNOTES: The straining holes are an indication that the vessel possibly once had a spout. CONDITION