Description:

Ancient Near East, Holy Land, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. An ensemble of 9 Holy Land terracotta vessels of varying forms and color. The set includes four mold-made oil lamps of discoidal forms with annular fill holes and wick spouts in a beautiful range of light orange to peach hues. Two miniature bottles - one painted in a cream hue with a spherical body and a conical neck; the other of a discoidal form with a raised foot and a squat neck. Also included is a jug with a strap handle painted with a charming black-on-white linear motif across its exterior. A wide base bowl with linear incisions across its body, steep walls, and a deeply flared lip. Lastly, we have a beautiful pottery jar in a light terracotta orange with earthen deposits scattered throughout and a striking silhouette. Size: 5.5" W x 5" H (14 cm x 12.7 cm)

Provenance: private California, USA collection, acquired by descent 2006; ex-Malter Galleries, California, USA before 2010

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  • Condition: Mineral deposits scattered throughout surfaces. Hairline fissures commensurate with age and use scattered throughout the lot. Oil lamps have chipping to peripheries, with three having small losses. Besides that, remaining pieces are fully intact and in great overall condition.

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