10th century BC. A hollow terracotta vessel formed as a ram with four stub legs, conical body expanding to the rear with ridged tail; trumpet-shaped spout to the top of the body; head slightly raised with pointed muzzle, applied eyes, small pointed ears and large curved horns. 837 grams, 23.5cm (9 1/4"). From a UK collection 1999-2018; formerly in a private collection, Tokyo, Japan, 1963-1999; formerly with Pierre Bergé & Associés, Archéologie, Paris, 30 May 2015, lot 107 [8,000-10,000 euros]; accompanied by copies of the relevant Pierre Bergé catalogue pages.