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AN AMLASH RHYTON POTTERY IN FORM OF SHOES, CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

Reference: ART600411

An Amlash pottery Rhyton in the form of an ankle boot, the sole with pointed curled toe cap. Around the edge of the sole there are small holes which indicate the stitches attaching it to the upper part. The collar of the boot which expands gently to the rim is incised with ten circular marks indicating the holes for the laces, these surround the central seam. Below the seam there is a lug for suspending the Rhyton.
23 cm. length, 8.5 cm. width, 17 cm. height.
932 grams. Accompanied by custom-made display stand.

CONDITION
Slightly restored on the edge and toe cap otherwise in perfect condition.

PROVENANCE
Property of Private collection, acquired on the London art market in the 2000s, believed to have been previously part of the Samuel Dubiner collection (1914-1993).