Sumerian Terracotta Vessel

Object Description

A Sumerian vessel moulded from terracotta featuring a piriform body tapering in at the neck leading to a thick rim. The piece sits upon a concave base and has two handles applied from the shoulder to the rim. An incised geometric design features across the body including alternating diagonal lines forming a chevron pattern. Two protruding knobs are visible on the shoulder, each pierced. The handles rise up to create a pointed tip and are decorated with an incised circle with a central dot.

Date: Circa 3rd-1st Millennium BC

Object History

From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1969-1999, thence by descent.

Object Condition

Fine condition, chip to the point of one of the handles.

Object Details