13th century BC. A greyware ceramic poppy flask with squat body, broad neck and slightly flared rim, two lateral strap handles, decorated with a painted mesh to the body, band of reserved dots to the shoulder, chevrons to the neck and inner rim. 207 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). Property of a Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK, collector; formerly the property of a London gentleman; acquired on the English art market prior to 1990. [No Reserve] Fine condition.