Description
Sabaean alabaster bowl containing a large spout in the form of a cow’s head. The bowl’s walls are thick and uniform throughout. The bull’s head has finely detailed nostrils, mouth, eyes and ears. Spout runs centrally along the bull’s head.
REFERENCE #
SI_SA_1016
CIVILIZATION
Sabaen, 1000 B.C.E
SIZE
W. 22.5 cm
CONDITION
Fine condition
PRICE
$14,500
PROVENANCE
The Baidun Collection. Purchased from the Jerusalem Local Market, 1980’s.