Amlash Greyware Spouted Bowl (No reserve price)





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A finely modelled Amlash greyware bowl, featuring a hemispherical body with a wide, curved beak. The rim is slightly inverted. The vessel would have been supported by three pointed legs which outsplay to keep it balanced; however, all three legs have been broken off and are now missing. Earthly encrustation throughout the surface, alongside some scratches. Chips to the tip of the beak and one side of the body.
The term ‘Amlash Culture’, has generally been used to designate material cultures excavated at Gilan, an archaeological site of ancient Iran, and refers to a group of Iron Age pottery and metal executions with a strong visual character. Most of the Amlash pottery vessels are believed to have been stylistically and typologically inspired by bronze wares of the same period. Terracotta vessels, such as this fine example, might have been used as ritual drinking bowl during specific libation or ceremonial practices.
Measurements: Circa H 5cm x L 12.5cm x W 9.9cm
Provenance: Ex. specialist Near Eastern pottery collection, London, 1990s.
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A finely modelled Amlash greyware bowl, featuring a hemispherical body with a wide, curved beak. The rim is slightly inverted. The vessel would have been supported by three pointed legs which outsplay to keep it balanced; however, all three legs have been broken off and are now missing. Earthly encrustation throughout the surface, alongside some scratches. Chips to the tip of the beak and one side of the body.
The term ‘Amlash Culture’, has generally been used to designate material cultures excavated at Gilan, an archaeological site of ancient Iran, and refers to a group of Iron Age pottery and metal executions with a strong visual character. Most of the Amlash pottery vessels are believed to have been stylistically and typologically inspired by bronze wares of the same period. Terracotta vessels, such as this fine example, might have been used as ritual drinking bowl during specific libation or ceremonial practices.
Measurements: Circa H 5cm x L 12.5cm x W 9.9cm
Provenance: Ex. specialist Near Eastern pottery collection, London, 1990s.
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