Lot 6-410. Bronze Age Pithos.

A large Late Bronze Age pithos from the Holy Land, c. 2000 - 1550 BC, in tan buff clay, the body ovoid with rounded base and looped handles on the sides, the neck cylindrical with a flared mouth. A large and impressive example of a vessel used during the Canaanite Period for the storage and transport of oil or wine. H: 17 ½” (44.2 cm). Intact with earthen deposits. Ex Orange County private collection. Value range $750 - $850

 

Estimate:

$  750.00

Final Price:

$ 450.00 (1 bid(s))
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Bidding closed (Tuesday, 11 Mar 2014, 15:20:00)
Current time: Thursday, November 28th, 14:58:25