Circa 3rd century B.C. Of piriform shape with a small foot, multi-petalled rosette within the shallow kick-up to base, vertically fluted body, ovolo ornament to the shoulder and flared mouth with rolled rim; six strain holes to the shoulder; held within a custom-made felt-lined display box. 132 grams, 13.5 cm high ( 765 grams total, 22 x 17 cm including box) (5 1/4 in. (8 5/8 x 6 3/4 in.)). with the Mahboubian Gallery, London, UK; acquired before 1972. with , London, 26 October 2007, lot 213. Acquired on the London art market. The straining holes are an indication that the vessel possibly once had a spout.