1st millennium BC. An early Parthian ceramic rhyton with a restored elliptical bell-shaped body, earlier u-section spout, imitating a stylised bird, a restored ibex head embellishment to the top with notched horns, recessed eyes and gaping mouth, incised human face to the back of the ram's head, loop to base of vessel neck. Cf. Mahboubian, H., Elam Art and Civilization of Ancient Iran 3000-2000 BC, England, 2004, p.19, item 8, for this genre of pouring vessels in a different medium. 2 kg, 36cm (14 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; previously with Bonhams; formerly with Mahboubian Gallery, London, UK; acquired before 1972; accompanied by an with old gallery stock ticket. Condition Report Fair condition, a marriage.