Holy Land Iron-Age Terracotta Juglet

Object Description

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.

Date: Circa 1000 – 500 BC

Object History

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’.

Object 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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