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Superb Greek Hellenistic Silver Mastos Bowl browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Ancient World:Greek: Pre AD 1000: item # 595929
Apolonia Ancient Art 290 Fillmore St. #D Denver, CO. 80206 303-321-7351 gallery Guest Book $4865.00 |
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| This piece is a Greek silver bowl that dates from the Hellenistic period, circa 4th-3rd century B.C. This superb piece is approximately 3.5 inches high by 5.75 inches in diameter. This piece was hammered from one sheet of silver, then the top rim was folded under, and then the top rim was sealed with a bead that is seen on the inside. In addition, there is a round double-bead design that is seen on the outer bottom. This piece has some heavy outer white calcite deposits and a nice even light gray patina. This piece is known as a "mastos" bowl and the type is seen in D.E. Strong "Greek and Roman Gold and Silver Plate", London 1966, p.108, fig.24. This type of vessel was used as table ware for a wealthy individual, and was also utilized as a ceremonial type piece. This piece is a large and superb example for the type, and is analogous to the example seen in Sotheby's Antiquities, New York, Dec. 2001, no. 291, ($4,000.00-$6,000.00 estimates). Ex: Private German collection. (Additional documentation is available to the purchaser.) I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition: | ||||||||||
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