Ca. 3000 BC.A smooth black stone cup comprising a deep squat body, a flat circular base, and a deep groove running just below the rim. It may have contained any number of things, but the quality of workmanship suggests it was a high-status piece and perhaps only contained valued cosmetic goods, or else ordinary goods at important events.Size: L:60mm / W:90mm ; 351gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.