Amlash Terracotta 動物形の取っ手を備えたジャグ (No reserve price)





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Amlash terracotta jug with a globular body and funnel neck, a strap handle from the rim to the shoulder and two nodules resembling stylised animal ears, dating to the 1st millennium BC and in good condition, measuring 16 cm high by 9 cm wide, acquired from a private collection in 2000 and attributed to original authenticity.
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A finely modelled Amlash terracotta jug, featuring a globular body leading to a funnel-shaped neck and a wide mouth. A strap handle has been applied from below the rim to the shoulder which is is embellished with two protruding nodules, reminiscent of a stylised animal ears typical of Amlash pottery. Earthly encrustations, wear and scratches to the surface. The rim is heavily chipped on all sides.
The term ‘Amlash Culture’, has generally been used to designate material cultures excavated at Gilan, an archaeological site on the south shore of the Caspian sea, 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. Amalsh Iron Age pottery tradition favoured bird iconographies as their conventional repertoire. Terracotta vessels of this type were clearly designed as pouring vessels, but they might have been used in a particular funerary ritual and ceremonial occasion.
Measurements: H 16cm x W 9cm
Provenance: Ex. specialist Near Eastern pottery collection, London, 1990s.
Seller's Story
A finely modelled Amlash terracotta jug, featuring a globular body leading to a funnel-shaped neck and a wide mouth. A strap handle has been applied from below the rim to the shoulder which is is embellished with two protruding nodules, reminiscent of a stylised animal ears typical of Amlash pottery. Earthly encrustations, wear and scratches to the surface. The rim is heavily chipped on all sides.
The term ‘Amlash Culture’, has generally been used to designate material cultures excavated at Gilan, an archaeological site on the south shore of the Caspian sea, 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. Amalsh Iron Age pottery tradition favoured bird iconographies as their conventional repertoire. Terracotta vessels of this type were clearly designed as pouring vessels, but they might have been used in a particular funerary ritual and ceremonial occasion.
Measurements: H 16cm x W 9cm
Provenance: Ex. specialist Near Eastern pottery collection, London, 1990s.
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.

