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800-600 BC. Western Asiatic. Bronze vessel with short footed base, globular body, incurved neck and long straight spout. The area below the spout is decorated with spherical projections arranged in an arc. This beautiful piece attests to the highly skilled craftsmanship of ancient Western Asia, where artisans worked to create intricate tablewares for use in elaborate banquets. Banqueting was a major part of aristocratic culture in antiquity and required a range of specialised utensils and vessels such as this one. Excellent condition. Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1970s. Size: H:140mm / W:310mm ; 565g