European Bronze age Pottery Vessel - 15.7 cm

European Bronze Age Pottery Vessel
Culture / Period: European Bronze Age
Date / Period: Bronze Age
Material: Pottery (earthenware)
Dimensions: Height 157 mm × Diameter 126 mm
Condition: Archaeological condition. The vessel retains its overall form, including the rounded body, gently tapering shoulders, slightly everted rim and narrow, flat base. The upper rim shows visible irregularities and minor damage. The dark grey to black surface displays age-related wear, small scratches, lighter patches and natural variations in colour and texture.

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Provenance information:
Object Registration ID: 1044
The current owner (S.N.J. S.) purchased the vessel from J.P. in Eijsden, the Netherlands.
The previous owner, J.P. from Eijsden, the Netherlands, stated that the object had been in his collection since the 1990s.
According to the previous owner, the vessel had previously belonged to a private collection in the Netherlands, reportedly dating back to the 1990s.
No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.

Background Information:
This European Bronze Age pottery vessel features a rounded, slightly elongated body, gently tapering shoulders, a short neck and a subtly everted rim, resting on a relatively narrow, flat base. Its dark grey to black surface and simple, undecorated appearance reflect the practical ceramic traditions of prehistoric European communities.

During the Bronze Age, pottery vessels were essential objects in everyday domestic life. They were used for storing foodstuffs, holding liquids, preparing meals and managing household provisions. Vessels of this general form were particularly suited to storage and other domestic purposes, forming an important part of household equipment within agricultural settlements.

Bronze Age pottery was generally handmade from locally available clay, using established techniques such as coil construction and surface smoothing. The vessels were subsequently fired in open fires or simple firing structures, where variations in temperature and oxygen supply could produce dark grey and black ceramic surfaces. Distinct regional pottery traditions developed throughout Europe, reflecting both local craftsmanship and the exchange of techniques between prehistoric communities.

The vessel's carefully formed profile and substantial body illustrate the practical craftsmanship of Bronze Age ceramic production. It provides a direct and tangible connection to everyday life in prehistoric Europe, where handmade pottery vessels played an indispensable role in domestic activities."