Philistine Ceramic pitcher. Ex-Bonhams - 18 cm
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Philistine Bichrome Strainer Jug, an Iron Age I terracotta pitcher with an integrated neck strainer, dating ca. 1150–1000 BC, 18 cm high and 15 cm wide, with a damaged lip and Bonhams provenance from a private collection, acquired in 2026 from Germany; authentic original.
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Philistine Bichrome Strainer Jug – Iron Age I – Southern Levant – ca. 1150–1000 BC – Bonhams Provenance
Ancient Philistine Bichrome Ware strainer jug from the Southern Levant, dating to the Iron Age I period, circa 1150–1000 BC.
The vessel has a globular body resting on a ring foot, a tall neck and a loop handle with a small applied decorative element.
A particularly interesting feature is the integrated strainer inside the neck, formed by several hand-pierced holes. This characteristic construction is known from Iron Age strainer vessels of the Southern Levant.
The vessel is decorated in the characteristic Philistine bichrome style, using reddish and dark brown/black pigments on a light ground. The decoration consists of geometric motifs including curved and spiral elements, cross-hatched fields, bands and horizontal lines.
Culture
Philistine
Period
Iron Age I
Dating
Circa 1150–1000 BC
Region
Southern Levant / Ancient Canaan
Material
Terracotta / pottery
Type
Strainer jug
Provenance
From a private collection.
The vessel is accompanied by an old Bonhams auction label, inscribed:
“3rd July 2002 – 316/30”
The reverse of the label bears the number:
“63104”
The original old Bonhams label shown in the photographs is included with the object.
Condition
Authentic archaeological condition with extensive age-related surface wear, deposits, abrasions and losses to the painted decoration.
The upper section of the neck and the rim are substantially incomplete, with a large old loss clearly visible in the photographs. The globular body, handle, ring foot, strainer and substantial areas of the original bichrome decoration remain preserved.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition description.
An attractive and historically significant example of Philistine Bichrome pottery from the early Iron Age, distinguished by its preserved strainer construction, geometric bichrome decoration and old Bonhams auction provenance.
Philistine Bichrome Strainer Jug – Iron Age I – Southern Levant – ca. 1150–1000 BC – Bonhams Provenance
Ancient Philistine Bichrome Ware strainer jug from the Southern Levant, dating to the Iron Age I period, circa 1150–1000 BC.
The vessel has a globular body resting on a ring foot, a tall neck and a loop handle with a small applied decorative element.
A particularly interesting feature is the integrated strainer inside the neck, formed by several hand-pierced holes. This characteristic construction is known from Iron Age strainer vessels of the Southern Levant.
The vessel is decorated in the characteristic Philistine bichrome style, using reddish and dark brown/black pigments on a light ground. The decoration consists of geometric motifs including curved and spiral elements, cross-hatched fields, bands and horizontal lines.
Culture
Philistine
Period
Iron Age I
Dating
Circa 1150–1000 BC
Region
Southern Levant / Ancient Canaan
Material
Terracotta / pottery
Type
Strainer jug
Provenance
From a private collection.
The vessel is accompanied by an old Bonhams auction label, inscribed:
“3rd July 2002 – 316/30”
The reverse of the label bears the number:
“63104”
The original old Bonhams label shown in the photographs is included with the object.
Condition
Authentic archaeological condition with extensive age-related surface wear, deposits, abrasions and losses to the painted decoration.
The upper section of the neck and the rim are substantially incomplete, with a large old loss clearly visible in the photographs. The globular body, handle, ring foot, strainer and substantial areas of the original bichrome decoration remain preserved.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition description.
An attractive and historically significant example of Philistine Bichrome pottery from the early Iron Age, distinguished by its preserved strainer construction, geometric bichrome decoration and old Bonhams auction provenance.
Details
Culture
Philistine
Century/timeframe
1200–1000 BC
Name of object
pitcher. Ex-Bonhams
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Lip damaged.
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
18 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2002
Width
15 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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