Large Holy Land Terracotta Bowl

Object Description

A large terracotta bowl from the Holy Land featuring a globular body which tapers to a small, flat, circular base. The vessel features a wide mouth, towards the rim there are three sets of raised, slip-dotted designs arranged in short lines. There is also some traces of pigment on the upper body remain. The interior is unadorned. The terracotta is unglazed, highlighting the natural colourations of the material, now uneven due to age. This is a larger sized terracotta vessel.

Date: Circa 3300-3000BC

Object History

From the collection of a gentleman, Geneva, before 1988.

Object Condition

Fine condition, some chips and superficial scratches to the rim and body consistent with age, and earthy encrustations throughout.

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