Amlash Burnished Grey Ware Jug

Object Description

A finely modelled Amlash, gray clay jug, featuring an oval body rising from a flat base and narrowing into a short neck, connected to a wide, flaring rim. The vase presents four double rib-like formations running vertically over its round body. The body rests on four knobular feet, situated on the slightly rounded base. The gray-ware surface presents several earthly encrustations and markings of time.

Date: Circa 1100 – 700 BC

Object Condition

Very fine with some earthly encrustation to the surface. Surface wear consistent with age. Stable hairline crack to the neck and large chip to the rim. Sits at a slight angle.

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