amlash iron-age pottery pitcher circa 900 bc.

A finely moulded glossy reddish-orange Amlash pitcher of the early Iron Age, with a wide, globular body. A single handle with vestigial animal head knob at the top, extending from just below the rim to the shoulders. The vessel stands on a flat base.

Early Iron Age: Circa 10th-9th century BC.Complete, with good fabric surface accretions to much of the body.Height 17.3 cms (6.8 ins).Provenance: Ex P.C. UK collection 1990-2010(The term ‘Amlash Culture’, has generally been used to designate material cultures excavated at Gilan, an archaeological type site (a site that is considered the model of a particular archaeological culture) on the southern shore of the Caspian sea, and refers to a group of Iron Age pottery and metal executions with a strong visual character. Most of the Amlash pottery vessels are believed to have stylistically and typologically been inspired by bronze wares of the same period. Despite its proximity to the large Mesopotamian cultures, the geographical barrier of the high Zagros and Elburz Mountains kept it relatively isolated and a unique ceramic tradition developed there).All our items include shipping to mainland UK.All items are supplied with an illustrated certificate of authenticity (COA) which will act as a guarantee that all items are authentic and dated to the period stated.Buyers outside the UK and non-mainland UK need to email us for postage costs before buying. Overseas buyers need to check that the item they intend buying can be imported into their country and will be responsible for paying any customs and/or tax charges.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: 5TRXVB8HV

Materials:

Terracotta

Height (cm):

17.3

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