Auction 64
Coins, Weights, Seals, Jewelry, Oil Lamps, Glass, Antiquities
By Archaeological Center Ltd
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Apr 4, 2018
Dan hotel, Hayarkon 99, Tel Aviv, Israel
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LOT 446:
A PHOENICIAN ALABASTER PYXIS
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Sold for: $24,000
Start price:
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5,500
Estimated price :
$8,000 - $9,000
Buyer's Premium: 18%
VAT: 17%
On commission only
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A PHOENICIAN ALABASTER PYXIS
5th-4th century BCE. Of cylindrical shape, with horizontal veins, a broad prominent rim and two small bumps as handles. The two lines of Punic inscription placed on the side of the vessel, are partly preserved and read: מסלת ..... / משקל ..... In very good condition. 25.0 cm in diameter, 24.5 cm high. For a similar pyxis from Cesnola collection see: V. Karagiorghis, Ancient Art from Cyprus, 2000, p. 372. Ex S.M. collection, Herzliya Pituah. (Non exportable)
Estimate: $ 8,000 – 9,000
