Holy Land Terracotta Vessel with Handles

Object Description

A terracotta vessel from the Holy Land. The body of the vessel is globular in shape and sits upon a flat circular base. The pot tapers to a cylindrical neck before flaring out to a slightly everted rim. Two handles have been attached and curve from below the rim to the shoulders. A decorative band of incised dots has been incorporated around the full circumference of the rim. There are some chips to the rim, consistent with age.

Date: Circa 1550-1200 BC

Object History

Ex private collection, deceased estate to grandchildren, London and Geneva, 1990’s

Object Condition

Good condition. Chips to the rim, minor surface scratches consistent with age, earthy encrustations throughout, and some discolouration.

Object Details