Central Asia, Amlash culture, ca. 1400 to 1000 BCE. A mold-formed askos modeled after a standing bull with four stocky feet, a cylindrical body with several textured ribs, a conical tail with a flared fill hole above, a small loop handle centered on the back, and a petite pouring spout. The spout takes the form of an abstract, upturned bull head displaying incised eyes, a pair of horns, and a circular mouth. The pale-orange exterior imbues this vessel with a classic Amlash presentation. Size: 6" L x 4.25" H (15.2 cm x 10.8 cm).

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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#135547

Repair to one horn with light adhesive residue along break line. Restoration to both front feet and loop handle. Surface wear commensurate with age, small chips to filling spout, body, legs, handle, and head, with some abrasions, and fading to orange coloration. Light earthen deposits throughout.