3 - Conical Bottle

Conical Bottle Near East Without base Copper alloy. H 9 cm. Provenance: - German private collection. - Gerhard Hirsch, Auction 331, September 23, 2017, Lot 994. - Swiss private collection, La Chaux-de-Fonds. - Hammer Auctions, Basel, April 30, 2021, Lot 73. - Claudine (1952–2020) and Christoph Eichele (1949–2026), Luxeuil-les-Bains. Described as follows by Gerhard Hirsch on September 23, 2017: "Conical charcoal bottle with flared mouth. Bronze. Circumferential grooved decoration and side eyelet. Near East, 1st millennium BCE. Height: 9.0 cm. Intact." CHF 100 / 200 Weight in grams: 91 Condition: Hammer Auctions is committed to ensuring the highest possible level of accuracy in the description of each lot presented in our catalog. Each lot is documented with multiple photographs intended to provide an accurate visual representation of its condition, including any visible wear, imperfections, or signs of age. We strongly encourage prospective bidders to carefully review these images before placing a bid, as they form an integral part of the lot description. Prospective buyers are also encouraged to examine the lot in person before the auction. Condition statements are provided for guidance only and reflect our professional opinion. They should not be interpreted as statements of fact, nor as a complete description of condition. Hammer Auctions accepts no liability for any errors or omissions but will make every reasonable effort to resolve any concerns promptly and fairly. In the rare event that a lot is found to differ materially from its catalog description, Hammer Auctions will assist buyers through a straightforward return process. Buyers may return the lot for a full refund, provided that Hammer Auctions is notified within seven (7) days of receipt. For any questions or additional information, please feel free to contact us at any time. -------------------------------- Hammer Auctions strives to ensure the highest degree of accuracy in the description of every lot offered in the catalog. Each lot is documented with multiple photographs intended to provide as accurate a visual representation as possible of its condition, including visible wear, irregularities, or signs of aging. We strongly recommend that prospective buyers and bidders carefully review these images before placing a bid, as they form an integral part of the lot description. Prospective buyers are also advised to inspect the lot in person prior to the auction. Condition descriptions are provided for informational purposes only and reflect our professional assessment. They are not to be construed as statements of fact or as a complete description of the condition. Hammer Auctions assumes no liability for any errors or omissions but will make every reasonable effort to resolve any concerns promptly and fairly. Should it turn out, in rare cases, that a lot differs significantly from its catalog description, Hammer Auctions will assist buyers with a straightforward return process. Buyers may return the lot for a full refund, provided Hammer Auctions is notified within seven (7) days of receipt. Please feel free to contact us at any time with questions or for further information.