1st millennium BC. A substantial dacite jar with carinated body, narrow neck and broad flared rim. 13.1 kg, 28.5cm (11 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; previously in the Abraham collection since 1999; formerly in a London collection since 1962; before that in the Raton collection, Paris, France; accompanied by a scholarly note TL 5306 by Dr Ronald Bonewitz. Fine condition.