Object Description
A beautiful Nabataean red terracotta bowl, featuring a flat foot, and a circular folded rim. The centre of the bowl is decorated with a floral or sunburst pattern, and heart shape leaves swirl around the central design, all rendered in a brow pigment. The bright orange colour of the terracotta, as seen on this example, is characteristic of Nabataean pottery and is caused by the high level of iron in the clay. The walls of the bowls are extremely thin, reminiscent of the tradition of Nabataean eggshell wares. This terracotta was probably produced soon after the conquest of the region by the Romans and used in a private context.