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| Auction Closes At: |
11:02:01 07/22/2016 |
| Time Remaining: |
Closed |
| Lot# & Name: |
003. Archaeological Seashell from Ur with Lapis Embedment |
| Estimate: |
$600-$900 |
| Current High Bid: |
$300.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$300.00 |
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| Category: |
Antiquities
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| Sub Category: |
Ancient Near East - Mesopotamia
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| Culture or Country: |
Mesopotamia.
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| Period: |
Ca. 1800 B.C.
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| Size: |
6-3/8”L. |
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| Description: |
Natural seashell decorated on the front underside with a small inset sodalite disc and incised crosshatch and linear decoration, highlighted in black. lower portion of shell carved out forming a bowl or ceremonial cup form. Scattered surface deposits, weathered exterior otherwise intact. A rare example. |
| Provenance: |
Collection of Don Simon, acquired from Robert Deutsch Auctions, Jerusalem. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$24.00 |
| International: |
$95.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Archaeological Seashell from Ur with Lapis Embedment
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