Philister Terracotta Gefäß aus zweifarbiger Ware – Eisenzeit I, ca. 1150–1000 v. Chr. – Ex Bonhams - 12 cm

Philistine Bichrome Ware Vessel – Iron Age I, ca. 1150–1000 BC – Ex Bonhams

Ancient Philistine bichrome pottery vessel dating to the Iron Age I period, approximately 1150–1000 BC.

The vessel has a rounded globular body with a distinct ring foot and a slightly flaring rim. It is decorated in the characteristic Philistine bichrome style, using dark brown to black and reddish-orange painted decoration over a light-coloured surface.

The decoration consists of horizontal bands and geometric motifs, including triangular and angular elements. This type of bichrome decoration is closely associated with Philistine pottery traditions of the southern Levant during the early Iron Age, combining local Canaanite ceramic traditions with strong Aegean influences.

Philistine Bichrome Ware represents one of the most distinctive ceramic groups of the early Iron Age in the Levant and is traditionally connected with the Philistine settlements of the coastal region.

Material: Terracotta
Culture: Philistine / Southern Levant
Period: Iron Age I
Dating: ca. 1150–1000 BC
Type: Bichrome pottery vessel / globular bowl
Height: approximately 12 cm
Weight: approximately 700 g
Decoration: Red and dark brown/black geometric painted decoration on a light ground

Condition:
Ancient condition with visible age-related wear and surface deposits.

The painted decoration is partially worn but remains clearly visible over much of the vessel.
The ring foot is preserved.

Please study the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

Provenance:
Bonhams, 3 July 2002.
The original Bonhams auction tags are preserved with the object, including handwritten inventory/lot references.

The object was therefore demonstrably present on the international art market by at least 2002.
A Certificate of Authenticity from Gallery Krüger will accompany the object.

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