Philistine Terracotta Bichrome Ware Vessel – Iron Age I, ca. 1150–1000 BC – Ex Bonhams - 12 cm
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Philistine Bichrome Ware Vessel from Iron Age I, ca. 1150–1000 BC, a terracotta globular vessel with ring foot and a slightly flaring rim, decorated in red and dark brown/black bichrome on a light ground; dimensions about 12 cm high, 14 cm wide, and 14 cm deep, weight ~700 g, ex Bonhams and private collection, acquired in 2026, with a Certificate of Authenticity from Gallery Krüger.
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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.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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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.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
We are a professional seller.
All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity, including a description, photograph and provenance of the object.
All items will be securely packed and shipped with tracking and insurance.
For shipments outside the European Union, delivery time may depend on customs clearance.
Any import taxes, VAT, customs duties or other charges applicable in the destination country are the responsibility of the buyer.
The seller is not responsible for delays caused by customs procedures or import regulations in the destination country.
Details
Culture
Philistine
Century/timeframe
ca. 1150–1000 BC
Name of object
Bichrome Ware Vessel – Iron Age I, ca. 1150–1000 BC – Ex Bonhams
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
12 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2002
Width
14 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
Depth
14 cm
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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