The region around the Holy Land, the Southern Levant area, was the first to enter the Bronze Age, which began with the rise of the Mesopotamian civilisation of Sumer in the mid-fourth millennium BCE. 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 of ancient Egyptian civilisation, and the Early Bronze Age. As a result, these vessels have become a cornerstone in the chronology of the Near East in the Early Bronze age period. Numerous types and forms of vessels are known from this area. Terracotta vessels from the Southern Levant area, such as this one, serves as important evidence for the different cultural influences of its various occupants.
Two-handled Holy Land Terracotta Jug
£ 225.00
A Holy Land small terracotta jug, featuring a globular body which sits on a flat base. The body tapers in slightly to a short, cylindrical neck with a slightly inverted rim. Two symmetrical applied handles extend downwards from the rim and curve gently onto the shoulder.
Provenance: Ex PA private collection, London, acquired in 1980s.
Condition: Fine condition. There are chips to the rim, superficial scratches, and surface wear consistent with age. Earthy encrustations cover the surface.
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| Weight | 224.3 g |
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| Dimensions | W 9 x H 10.7 cm |
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