Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Amlash, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. An exceptionally crafted lantern-form pouring vessel plotted on three elongated nubbins with a long, magnificent spout. Nice earthen deposits scatter throughout the surface with sparks of the vessel’s original light-orange terracotta showing around portions of the legs and beak. A delicate petaled formation gently rises from upper register of the spout adding to the vessel's opulent silhouette. Amlash vessels were buried in large megalithic tombs, built by part of the Marlik culture. Despite its proximity to the large Mesopotamian cultures, the geographical barrier of the high Zagros and Elburz Mountains kept it relatively isolated, and a very unique ceramic tradition developed there as a consequence. This is an elegant example of a grave good that, based on how few graves have been found in the Amlash assemblage, seems to have been reserved only for high status individuals. A truly wonderful piece! Size: 11" L x 4" W x 6" H (27.9 cm x 10.2 cm x 15.2 cm)
Provenance: ex-private Toluca Lake, California, USA collection, acquired September 18, 2005; ex-Malter Gallery, San Jose, California, USA
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Condition
Fully intact and in exceptional condition. Nice earthen deposits scattered throughout, with portions of its original terracotta visible in scattered areas.