Bronze Age amphoriskos

About the Item

ITEM: Amphoriskos MATERIAL: Pottery CULTURE: Bronze Age PERIOD: 2400 – 2000 B.C DIMENSIONS: 140 mm x 145 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex Emeritus collection (USA), collected from the 1950’s to the 1980’s by a distinguished university professor who served as Department head, Dean and Vice President of a major university. PARALLEL: HENDRIX, E., DREY, P. and STORFJELL, J., Ancient Pottery of Transjordan, p. 133, Fig. 128 BRITISH MUSEUM Collection, Accession number 1984,0611.24 and 1984,0611.23 Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export license (If you live outside the European Union, We will have to apply for an export licence for your country and shipping will take 3 to 5 weeks.) Ceramic amphoriskos are archaeological artifacts of great significance dating back to the Bronze Age, a period that spans approximately from 3300 to 1200 BC. These small vessels were primarily used for storing and transporting liquids such as oil, wine, or perfumes, and they are characterized by their distinctive amphora-like shape with two handles and a narrow neck. Amphoriskos were often adorned with intricate geometric patterns or symbolic figures that reflected the artistic and cultural aesthetics of the Bronze Age civilization to which they belonged. These objects are crucial for archaeologists and historians as they provide valuable insights into daily life, trade, and technology of the era. Furthermore, ceramics, particularly amphoriskos, are frequently discovered in archaeological excavations, allowing researchers to trace trade routes and cultural diffusion throughout the Bronze Age, thereby contributing to our understanding of ancient civilizations that inhabited that period.

Dimensions:

Height: 5.52 in (14 cm)Width: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)Depth: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)

Style:

Prehistoric (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Pottery

Place of Origin:

Israel

Period:

15th Century and Earlier

Date of Manufacture:

2400 – 2000 B.C