A nice orange terracotta vessel with two pierced protruding lugs. Amlash terracotta vessels, such as this magnificent example, may have been inspired by similar metal objects from the same period, and were used in funerary contexts or on ritual occasions. The term “Amlash culture” has generally been used to refer to the material cultures excavated at Gilan, an archaeological site located on the southern coast of the Caspian Sea, and refers to a collection of Iron Age ceramics and metal objects with a strong visual character. Provenance: Ex North London gentleman collection from the 1980s-990s; Den of Antiquity International Ltd., United Kingdom, 2020; Former Pablo H. Goizauskas Collection, Spain, 2025 *Slight chipped lug to rim, otherwise in good condition Statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. Important: For destinations out of Spanish territorry: all our object will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks. For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Spanish export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange. Due to Switzerland customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland.