Description:

Ancient Central Asia, northern Iran, Amlash culture, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE; Roman Empire or early Byzantine, ca. 4th to 5th century CE. This duo of ancient pottery includes a wheel-thrown terracotta pot, likely originating from the Roman Empire or its later period, and a grayware pitcher attributed to the Amlash culture of northern Iran. The terracotta pot is classic utilitarian ware from Roman ceramic traditions, while the Amlash pitcher reflects the minimalist design typical of this ancient Central Asian region. Size of pitcher: 6" Diameter x 7.5" H (15.2 cm x 19 cm); terracotta pot: 6.75" W x 4.3" H (17.1 cm x 10.9 cm)

Provenance: private London, UK collection; ex-private A.D. collection, London, UK, since the 1990s

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#190211

    Condition:
  • Terracotta pot has minor chips to base and an abrasion / small gouge to surface, but otherwise intact. Heavy mineral and earthen encrustations, root marks, and even remaining roots and vegetal material on the interior. Pitcher Hass losses, abrasions to the rim, and old loss to the handle, surface pitting. Light mineral deposits and root marks on the interior.

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