Phoenician - Exceptional marble pillar - Palace of Queen...

Fragment of marble pillar with remnants of polychromy Upper part of the marble pillar with leaves surmounted by a bay window. The pillar is made of white marble with traces of polychromy. Punched longitudinally This fragment of pillar was found at Carthage in 1972; an old label indicates it comes from the palace of Queen Dido, information confirmed by the owner's family. Phoenician period, Carthage, 3rd / 2nd century BCE. Dimensions: height 18.4 cm - width 11.6 cm - weight 2.8 kg An exceptionally well-preserved piece! Provenance: Belgium, Antwerp, D.V.C. gallery. Previously: in the collector’s family since 1972 The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller warrants that they are authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will arrange the necessary licenses, such as an export license. (Cultural Property Passport) The seller will notify the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days The item is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.

Estimate:£6,114.4

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