The term ‘Amlash Culture’, has generally been used to designate material cultures excavated at Gilan, an archaeological site on the southern shore of the Caspian sea, and refers to a group of Iron Age pottery and metal executions with a strong visual character. Amlash terracotta vessels , such as this fine example, might have been inspired by paralleled metal wares of the same period, and were used in funeral libation contexts, ritual occasions and in everyday life. Amlash pottery is distinct in its style and frequently features sharp, clean edges, and was decorated with geometric patterns and anthropomorphic or zoomorphic representations. The Amlash culture interacted with other contemporary cultures, such as the Urartians, Elamites, and Medes, fusing a myriad of styles and decorative elements.
Amlash Culture Terracotta Beaker
£ 595.00
A finely modelled, Amlash, red terracotta beaker. The vessel features a globular body, rising from a small, circular and flattened base. The neck protrudes from the body and is both long and wide neck. An applied handle extends from the vessel’s neck to its shoulder, and features a gentle ridge at the top, creating the impression of a bird’s profile.
Condition: Excellent condition with some earthly encrustation to the surface.
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| Weight | 507.8 g |
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| Dimensions | W 12.9 x H 17.3 cm |
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