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A Cobalt Blue Core-Formed Glass Amphoriskos, circa 5th Century B.C.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- A Cobalt Blue Core-Formed Glass Amphoriskos
- Height 3 3/4 in. 9.5 cm.
with disk foot, ribbed piriform body, twin handles, and flaring mouth, the translucent matrix ornamented in opaque white with zigzag thread below the shoulder, spiral thread above and below, the mouth outlined in white.
Provenance
acquired in London in 1980
Condition
small restoration on the rim ( visible as the slightly discolored area on the right side in the photo), slight weathering and pitting.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.