ITEM: Flask
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Iron Age
PERIOD: 1200 - 1000 B.C
DIMENSIONS: 145 mm x 84 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex French private collection, acquired between 1980 - 1990

Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 4 to 6 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the amount of the sale, this amount will be added to the final invoice.

Iron Age pottery vessels represent a significant advancement in ceramic technology and craftsmanship compared to earlier periods. During the Iron Age, which spanned from around 1200 BC to 500 BC in many regions, pottery production became more standardized and sophisticated. Iron Age pottery vessels were typically handmade using techniques such as coiling, wheel-throwing, or molding, depending on the specific cultural practices and technological capabilities of the time and place.

Iron Age pottery vessels served various purposes in daily life, including cooking, storage, and transportation of goods. These vessels came in a wide range of shapes and sizes, from large storage jars and amphorae used for holding grains, oil, or wine, to smaller bowls, cups, and plates for eating and drinking. Some pottery vessels were decorated with intricate designs, geometric patterns, or stylized motifs, while others were left plain or undecorated, reflecting differences in cultural traditions and aesthetic preferences across different regions and societies.

The study of Iron Age pottery vessels provides valuable insights into ancient societies' economic, social, and cultural dynamics. Pottery sherds found at archaeological sites can reveal information about trade networks, foodways, and technological innovations, as well as changes in settlement patterns and social organization over time.

Good condition

14.5 x 8.4 cm