The term ‘Amlash Culture’, has generally been used to designate material cultures excavated at Gilan, an archaeological site of ancient Near East, and refers to a group of Iron Age pottery and metal executions with a strong visual character. Most of the Amlash pottery vessels are believed to have been stylistically and typologically inspired by bronze wares of the same period. Among the greatly varied zoomorphic repertories that were prevalent during the 1st millennium BC, representations of birds were the most favoured designs, frequently used to adorn pottery vessels. Spouted vessels appeared to have been first executed by Luristan artists, under the strong influence metal vessels. However, Amlash artisans adapted Luristan art, incorporating it with an indigenous aesthetic taste. Terracotta vessels, such as this fine example, were clearly designed as pouring vessels, used as ceremonial objects in funerary and ritual occasion.
Amlash Terracotta Spouted Vessel with Handle
£ 395.00
A Western Asiatic, Amlash spouted vessel, made from terracotta. The jug features a well-shaped globular body, which rests on a flat base. From the globular body stems a thin cylindrical, neck, which flares outwards slightly into an out-splayed rim. A single applied handle extends from the rim to the vessel’s shoulder. A short, tapering spout rises from the shoulders extending upwards. The terracotta has retained much of its vibrant colour, with fading in some areas.
Condition: Very good condition. Some minor scratches and earthly encrustations to the body and the spout is slightly chipped.
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| Weight | 313.6 g |
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| Dimensions | W 14 x H 15.5 cm |
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