Ancient Near East, Holyland, Iron Age, ca. 900 to 700 BCE. A fine pottery jug presenting a spherical body, a conical neck, a pinched spout, and a ribbon-form handle attaching shoulder to spout, all sitting upon a discoid foot. Boasting black and white pigments, the exterior has been adorned in a series of horizontal bands with 2 wavy white rings embellishing the shoulder. Size: 5.4" Diameter x 7" H (13.7 cm x 17.8 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-prominent D.K. collection, New York, USA, acquired in the 2000s

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#169049

Some minor perforations to shoulder and body. Small area of loss to foot. Expected nicks, chips, and abrasions throughout. Otherwise, excellent with nice remaining pigments and earthen encrustations.