Asia Minor, Yortan Culture or related in Western Anatolia, Early Bronze Age, ca. 2700 to 2300 BCE. A rare find! Made of mottled dark brown and black clay and fired to a glossy finish, this is a skin-bag shaped jar with an elegant form. The shape of the vessel includes a narrow strap handle on one side and a dramatic, pointed spout with a slightly rolled lip. Two horn-like projections and two curved projections stud the round body at regular intervals. The vessel stands on three tall, pointed, conical feet. Size: 8.4" W x 13" H (21.3 cm x 33 cm)
Ancient Western Anatolia is famous for a number of large ruins, most notably Troy (Hisarlik), but many mysteries remain. The Yortan culture is known through a burial site in the valley of Bakir Cai that has not been well-studied. An incredibly rare and well-preserved example from a little-known culture!
This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-private European collection, acquired in the 1970s
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Condition
One side of the body has been repaired and expertly restored; this is almost impossible to discern. Otherwise it is in very good condition. Nice deposits on surface with form very clear. Two small drill holes from TL test, one on neck and one on underside.