The Holy Land was the first region to enter the Bronze Age, which began with the rise of the Mesopotamian civilisation of Sumer in the mid-fourth millennium BC. The Bronze Age then went on to span an entire millennium. The presence of Canaanite vessels among the funerary offerings in the royal tombs of the First Dynasty of Egypt has revealed an important link between this period and the Early Bonze Age. These vessels have become a cornerstone in the chronology of the Near East in the Early Bronze period. Numerous other types of vessels are known from this area.
Holy Land Iron-Age Terracotta Juglet
£ 495.00
A fine miniature course Holy Land juglet, made from terracotta and decoratively painted. The small vessel features a large globular body which sits on a rounded base. The body tapers inwards at the shoulders, leading to a cylindrical neck with a slightly flaring rim. A large, thick, loop handle has been applied from the neck to the shoulders. Decorative, geometric patterns have been added to juglet, painted in a dark brown wash. Horizontal bands decorate the body and handle, whilst vertical rays extend from the base of the neck. There is an old provenance mark to the base of the juglet, describing the vessel as Holy Land and Christies.
Provenance: Ex North London gentleman. Old Christies provenance stated on the juglet but no known auction reference. Juglet has also been previously labelled as 'Holy Land'.
Condition: Very fine. Some natural encrustation and abrasions, consistent with age. Still some evidence of pigment. Base is rounded. Vessel does stand unaided but at an angle.
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| Weight | 168.4 g |
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| Dimensions | W 7.3 x H 9.8 cm |
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