Menu
EUR
CAD
AUD
GBP
MXN
HKD
CNY
MYR
SEK
SGD
CHF
THBBactrian Lead Wine Ewer with Ram Finial
Lot 70a
About Seller
Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
Categories
Live Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Estimate:
$3,600 - $5,400
Absentee vs Live bid
Two ways to bid:
- Leave a max absentee bid and the platform will bid on your behalf up to your maximum bid during the live auction.
- Bid live during the auction and your bids will be submitted real-time to the auctioneer.
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
About Auction
Live
By Artemis Gallery
Feb 18, 2021
Set Reminder
2021-02-18 10:00:00
2021-02-18 10:00:00
America/New_York
Bidsquare
Bidsquare : Exceptional Antiquities, Asian, Ethnographic
https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/artemis-gallery/exceptional-antiquities-asian-ethnographic-6373
Museum-worthy examples of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine Art, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Museum-worthy examples of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine Art, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
View Full Catalog (356)
- Lot Description
Central Asia, Bactria–Margiana Archaeological Complex (BMAC) / Bactrian, ca. 3000 to 2000 BCE. An impressive wine ewer presenting an attractive form and a ram's head finial/spout, comprised of heavy lead. The vessel presents with a gadrooned voluminous body rising from a pedestal foot, with a tall pouring spout on one side, a curved tubular handle joining neck to shoulder and presenting a spiraled lower terminal and a knob-like form at the upper end, and finally, the piece de resistance, a tall neck of a contiguous, bulbed form rising to a ram head with a conical fill spout presenting a rolled rim above. The ram is remarkable, with incredibly long curled horns, pointed ears, almond-shaped eyes with delineated pupils, and a prominent snout delineated with flaring nostrils and an open mouth. A wonderful vessel, replete with impressive artistry, meaningful iconography, and marvelous patina that has developed over the ages! Measures 12 1/2"H x 6"W. Size: 6.25" W x 12.375" H (15.9 cm x 31.4 cm)
The ram was a symbol of virility and masculinity that continued to be important through Classical times and even beyond. In fact, Hermes/Mercury was oftentimes accompanied by a ram to symbolize fertility.
Provenance: private Hawaii USA collection; ex-private Ibrahimi collection, California, USA, 2004
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#107341Rim of fill spout presents with some bending and cracks. Nicks/tears to periphery of horns as shown. Cracks and areas of separation to bulb forms of the vessel's neck. Indentations to periphery of the pedestal base. Some stains and deposits on surface. Wonderful age patina.Condition
- Shipping Info
-
All shipping is handled in-house for your convenience. Your invoice from Artemis Gallery will include shipping calculation instructions. If in doubt, please inquire BEFORE bidding for estimated shipping costs for individual items.
-
- Buyer's Premium
