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HOLY LAND TERRACOTTA JUGLET - TIME OF KING DAVID

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Holy Land: Pottery: Pre AD 1000   item# 941221 (stock# 2432)

HOLY LAND TERRACOTTA JUGLET - TIME OF KING DAVID
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$83.00 

A Holy Land terracotta juglet discovered in Palestine and dated ca. 1000 BC, the Iron Age II and the time of King David. The vessel measures 13.5 cm in height with a circumference of 28.7 and is a beautiful large example. The clay is an orange color with a red slip and a light earthen encrustation on the interior and exterior. The juglet has an applied handle growing from the shoulder to the rim and a rounded bottom. The squat body grows to the neck and a rolled rim. Shipping is free and save for a minor chip in the rim the juglet is in excellent condition.

Terracotta pottery was used extensively throughout the ancient world. Aside from being very useful household articles they were also frequently utilized as funerary objects. Possibly, this vessel was used to hold honey or oil for lamps.

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HOLY LAND OIL LAMP FROM BYZANTINE PERIOD - 600 AD

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Holy Land: Pottery: Pre AD 1000   item# 928545 (stock# 2459)

HOLY LAND OIL LAMP FROM BYZANTINE PERIOD - 600 AD
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A Byzantine Period terracotta oil lamp referred to as a Late Samaritan-type measuring 9.2 cm and dated ca. 600 AD. The lamp was manufactured in Samaria and excavated in Palestine. The clay is a buff color that has clear remains of a red slip. Shipping is free and the handle on the knob has a stylized star-burst design. There is a channel on the nozzle and geometric designs on the shoulders. There is some debris from the dig-site on the interior and the lamp has a low ring base. The article is in excellent condition.

Terracotta items were used extensively throughout the ancient world and plates, bowls, pitchers and jugs were in daily use. However, the most common piece was the oil lamp. These small lamps were the only source of heat and illumination in every home and shop. Aside from being very essential household items they were also frequently utilized as funerary objects.

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ATTRACTIVE HOLY LAND TERRACOTTA JUG - 2000 BC

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Holy Land: Pottery: Pre AD 1000   item# 925441 (stock# 2455)

ATTRACTIVE HOLY LAND TERRACOTTA JUG - 2000 BC
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A terracotta jug manufactured in the Holy Land and excavated in Palestine. This very attractive antiquity measures 11 cm in height, has a circumference of 26 cm and is dated ca. 2000 BC, the time of Jacob and the birth of Israel in the Middle Bronze Age. There have been minor repairs to the flared rim and the handle has been reattached. The clay is a gritty buff color with the remains of a red slip. There is a low pedestal base that grows to a bulbous body and a very restricted neck. Shipping is free and the vessel is in very good condition.

A vessel such as this could have been used as a storage container for water or oil. This type of vessel was also frequently utilized as a funerary object.

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CANAANITE BRONZE DAGGER - 1550 BC - FREE SHIPPING

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Holy Land: Bronze: Pre AD 1000   item# 860389 (stock# 2404)

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Very nice Canaanite bronze dagger blade discovered in Israel and dated ca. 1550 BC, the Middle Bronze Age II/Late Bronze Age I. The dagger measures 11.4 cm and is in good condition. The wood handle has rotted away and the tip of the blade is missing due to corrosion. There is a heavy green and brown patina and a dirt encrustation covering the entire article. Shipping is free.

The Canaanite Civilization began ca. 3000 BC, lasted until ca. 1100 BC and encompassed modern Israel, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon. Actually, the Canaanites founded Jerusalem around 2500 BC

The dagger was quite probably an item that was buried with a man - part of "grave goods" which normally consisted of pottery, jewelry and weapons. Based upon the thickness of the blade, the dagger might also have been a votive offering.

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CANAANITE FAIENCE SCARAB - 1700 BC - FREE SHIPPING

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Holy Land: Pre AD 1000   item# 858540 (stock# 2403)

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A Canaanite faience scarab measuring 1.9 cm and dated ca. 1700 BC, the Middle Bronze Age II. The drill-hole is plugged and the original glaze has mostly faded. The scarab is surrounded by a gold bezel from which a loop has been broken. The bottom is worn smooth and the top retains a faint outline of the beetle,. Shipping is free and the scarab is in good condition.

The Canaanite scarabs have a very close relationship to the scarabs of the Egyptian Hyksos Period.

The Canaanite Civilization began ca. 3000 BC lasting until ca. 1100 BC and encompassed modern Israel, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria.. Actually, the Canaanites founded Jerusalem around 2500 BC. The scarab was a common type of ring bezel, amulet or stamp seal found in Egypt, Nubia and Syria-Palestine.

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CANAANITE STEATITE SCARAB - FREE SHIPPING - MBA I

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Holy Land: Pre AD 1000   item# 807119 (stock# 2176)

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A very nice Canaanite glazed steatite scarab dated 2200 - 1950 BC, the Middle Bronze Age I. The scarab was excavated in Israel and the drill-hole is partially plugged. Most of the original glaze has faded but the details on the item are extremely clear. The face is incised with several glyphs of magical or decorative properties. Shipping is free and the scarab is in excellent condition.

The very close relationships between Egypt and Canaan are shown in this scarab. The scarabs of the Hyksos Period are very much the same. The Canaanite Civilization began ca. 3000 BC, lasted until ca. 1100 BC and encompassed Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. Actually, the Canaanites founded Jerusalem around 2500 BC. The scarab was a common type of ring bezel, amulet or stamp seal found in Egypt, Nubia and Syria-Palestine.

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CANAANITE STEATITE SCARAB - MIDDLE BRONZE AGE I

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Holy Land: Pre AD 1000   item# 806911 (stock# 2173)

CANAANITE STEATITE SCARAB - MIDDLE BRONZE AGE I
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A striking Canaanite glazed steatite scarab measuring 1.5 cm and dated 2200 - 1950 BC, the Middle Bronze Age I. The scarab was excavated in Israel and the drill-hole is open. The face is incised with symmetric hieroglyphs of magical or decorative properties. The details are extremely clear and shipping is free. The scarab is in excellent condition.

The very close relationships between Egypt and Canaan are shown in this scarab. The scarabs of the Hyksos Period and the above are very much the same. The Canaanite Civilization began ca. 3000 BC, lasted until ca. 1100 BC and encompassed modern Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. Actually, the Canaanites founded Jerusalem around 2500 BC. The scarab was a common ring bezel, amulet or stamp seal found in Egypt, Nubia and Syria-Palestine.

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HOLY LAND TERRACOTTA BOWL - ROMAN PERIOD

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Holy Land: Pottery: Pre AD 1000   item# 763467 (stock# 2328)

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A Holy Land terracotta bowl excavated in Israel and dated 1st - 3rd century AD, the Roman Period. The bowl measures 16.2 cm in diameter and 4.1 cm high. The clay is an orange color with a red slip and there are two almost invisible cracks and two chips on the rim. There is a low ring base and shipping is free. The bowl is in very good condition.

Terracotta means baked clay and this type of pottery was used extensively throughout the ancient world. Oil lamps, plates and pitchers were in daily use and aside from being very essential household items they were also frequently utilized as funerary objects.

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ISLAMIC OIL LAMP EX. ISRAEL - FREE SHIPPING

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Holy Land: Pottery: Pre AD 1000   item# 763448 (stock# 2324)

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Holy Land terracotta teapot-style or Islamic-type oil lamp excavated in Israel and dated ca. 1000 AD, the Arab Period. The lamp measures 9.1 cm in length and 4.9 cm in height. The clay is a brown color and portions are covered with a light desert patina. The base is flat and there is a small chip on the rim. Shipping is free and the lamp is in excellent condition.

These teapot lamps were made in this form so as to extend burn time. A small receptacle like an egg or little terracotta vessel was filled with oil and placed on top of the lamp so that the oil would slowly drip into the lamp. Aside from being very essential household items these lamps were also frequently utilized as funerary objects.

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HOLY LAND TERRACOTTA OIL LAMP - QUITE DIFFERENT

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Holy Land: Pottery: Pre AD 1000   item# 763144 (stock# 2323)

HOLY LAND TERRACOTTA OIL LAMP - QUITE DIFFERENT
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$91.00 

A Holy Land terracotta oil lamp of the teapot-style or Islamic-type discovered in Israel and dated ca. 1000 AD, the Arab Period. The clay is an orange color and is covered with a heavy desert patina. The lamp measures 9 cm in length and 5.3 cm in height. There are raised horizontal lines as decoration on the body and the base is flat. There are no cracks, chips or holes and the lamp is in excellent condition.

These teapot lamps were made in this form so as to extend the burn time. A small receptacle like an egg or little terracotta vessel was filled with oil and placed on top of the lamp so that the oil would slowly drip into the lamp. Aside from being very essential household items these lamps were also frequently utilized as funerary objects.

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