For sale: Bronze Age, Canaanite wine Amphora with Spanish export license. Century/ Time Frame: 1550-1220 B.C Provenance: Private collection, acquired between 1975-1990 Country of origin: Israel Material: Ceramic Condition : Good Dimensions: 213 cm × 130 mm Parallel : AMIRAN, Ancient Pottery of the Holy Land. Canaan was the name of a large and prosperous ancient country (sometimes independent), sometimes a tributary of Egypt, located in the Levant region of present-day Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Israel. It was also known as Phenicia. The origin of the name "Canaan" comes from various ancient texts and there is no scholarly consensus on exactly where the name comes from or what it means. However, according to the Bible, the country was named after a man named Kaanan, Noah's grandson (Genesis 10). Other theories cite "Canaan" derived from the Hurrian language for "Purple" and since the Greeks knew the Canaanites as "Phoenicians" Greek for "Purple" and as the Phoenicians worked with purple dye and were called by the Greeks "Purple People", this explanation is the most probable. The theory is also the first to state that the name comes from the Hebrew root verb kana which denotes order from chaos, a mixture or synchronous existence. Supplied with certificate of authenticity and export licence. If you are passionate about these exciting objects full of stories then you are on the right path to getting one that stands out from the crowd. Don't miss the chance to get this antique and special item full of profiles and biographies. Also perfect as decoration for elegant spaces, galleries, wine bars, winery, top restaurants, offices and why not? Your house or apartment.