ASSYRIAN BLACK STONE MINIATURE VESSEL
Ca. 800 - 700 BC.
An Assyrian black stone miniature vessel with large globular body connected to a narrow neck and thin everted rim on a round flat foot. This miniature Assyrian black stone vessel likely served as a sacred offering, used in religious rituals to honor deities of the time. Its small size suggests it may have held precious oils or perfumes, symbolizing reverence and devotion in ancient ceremonies.
Size: 18mm x 45mm; Weight: 38g
Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Bonhams, Antiquities, 7 Nov, 2002, Lot 223.
