A BYZANTINE BRONZE EWER, CIRCA 8TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.

A BYZANTINE BRONZE EWER CIRCA 8TH-12TH CENTURY A.D. Set on a high flared foot, the slender body with rounded base and a widened mouth with upturned rim, the applied handle with a protruding thumb spur 25cm highTogether with a bronze footed vessel of similar form probably Byzantine, circa 8th-12th century B.C. handle now missing 27cm highProvenance: Ex van der Kar Collection, the Netherlands, acquired in the 1960s. Bonham's, London, Antiquities, 13 October 2006, lot 414, part lot, where purchased by Robert Kime Condition Report: With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Pedestal base re-attached. One side of the vessel more corroded than the other. Inside of foot with corrosion second- lacking handle and corroded- variance of darker/verdigris colours Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. Dreweatts thank Joanna van der Lande for her help cataloguing and condition reporting for this sale All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer