Lot 36O
Asia Minor, Yortan culture or related in Western Anatolia, Early Bronze Age, ca. 2700 to 2300 BCE. Comprised of lustrous blackware, this is a skin-bag shaped jar with fine-line incised decoration. The shape of the vessel includes a thick strap handle on the back, a slightly pointed end, and a round, flared spout opposite it. Flowing around the body from either side of the handle are two slightly raised bands that give the impression of raised rope. The fine-line decoration forms a border of lines and dots around the neck and then three square, bordered areas - one with an "X" design and the other two with swastikas, which were an ancient symbol of luck that originated in the region. Comes with custom stand. Size: 7.3" L x 3.3" W x 5" H (18.5 cm x 8.4 cm x 12.7 cm); height on stand: 6.45" (16.4 cm).
Ancient Western Anatolia is famous for a number of large ruins, most notably Troy (Hisarlik), but many mysteries remain. The Yortan culture are known through a burial site in the valley of Bakir Cai that has not been well-studied. Adults and children were buried, crouched, in large terracotta storage containers; around them were placed a great deal of pottery in the form of jugs, jars, and occasionally bowls, much of it blackware just like this piece. An incredibly rare and well-preserved example from a little-known culture!
Provenance: Ex-private East Coast, USA collection
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- Condition: End opposite spout has been repaired/restored, but it is almost impossible to see. Truly amazing condition for its age.
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