A Set of Two Israelite Red Slip Ceramic Vessels
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A Set of Two Israelite Red Slip Ceramic Vessels

These ancient Israeli red slip ceramic vessels were found together in the mountains west of the Jordan River, an area known both then and now as Samaria. The smaller vessel with the large mouth is a wine decanter while the larger jug was made to hold large amount of cooking oil for generous use in old Israeli cuisine.

There is something homey, even quirky, about the thick handles that loop at the top of each vessel. The warm red colors of their grooved exterior transports us to a dimly lit kitchen filled with the smells of traditional meals still savored today across the Levant.

REFERENCE #

KB_PT_2517

CIVILIZATION

Iron Age, 900 B.C.E. – 800 B.C.E.

SIZE

H. 21 cm & 15.5 cm

CONDITION

Fine condition

PRICE

Price available upon request

Classic Phoenician Trefoil Lip Jug
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Classic Phoenician Trefoil Lip Jug

A classic Phoenician trefoil lip jug

 

REFERENCE #

KB_PT_0104

CIVILIZATION

Iron Age II, 950 B.C.E. – 850 B.C.E.
SIZE
H. 29 cm

CONDITION

Fine condition

PRICE

Price available upon request

Israelite Astarte Holding a Drum or Bread
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Israelite Astarte Holding a Drum or Bread

A Israelite figurine of Astarte holding a drum or bread?. The head on this figure was made in mould wearing a wig like headdress, the neck was then inserted into the pillar-shaped body. The pillar-shaped body is holding  drum or bread. There is no doubt that the figurines were considered to have some magical properties and were kept in the household as amulets to enhance fertility.[/vc_column_text]

REFERENCE #

KB_PT_2799

CIVILIZATION

Iron Age II, 800 B.C.E. – 600 B.C.E.

SIZE

H. 15 cm

CONDITION

Fine condition

PRICE

$4500

PROVENANCE

The Private Collection of K. Baidun. 1970’s

Israelite Kingdom Axe Head
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Israelite Kingdom Axe Head

A cast bronze axe head with a cylindrical socketing shaft, a tapered spike on the back end, and a horizontal axe blade on the front.

For similar see: Nikolaus Boroffka,  Simple technology. Casting moulds for axe-heads. In: Tobias L. Kienlin, Ben Roberts (ed.), Metals and society. Studies in honour of Barbara S. Ottaway.

Universitätsforschungen zur Prähistorischen Archäologie 169. Vertag

Dr. Rudolf Habelt GmbH (Bonn 2009), pp. 246-257, n. 1-2.

 

REFERENCE #

WP_PR_1115

CIVILIZATION

Canaanite, 1200 B.C.E. – 800 B.C.E.

Time of the Israelite Kingdom

SIZE

L. 20 cm

CONDITION

Fine condition

PRICE

$2500

Phoenician Bichrome Ceramic Amphora
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Phoenician Bichrome Ceramic Amphora

The dull pointed base of this large Phoenician amphora hints to the worker’s toil in an ancient time. With nary a bottom upon which to rest, this vessel would have been lugged by its two handles through the winding streets of a grand Phoenician city. In order to keep tabs on his investment, this vessel’s owner would have used the lovely bichrome decorations that ring its body and neck as a mark of possession, individualizing it among the others in the market.

The smooth sides of this terracotta amphora remain in excellent condition, while the bichrome bands are still crisp and distinctly colored.

REFERENCE #

KB_PT_2546

CIVILIZATION

Iron Age II B, 900 B.C.E. – 800 B.C.E.

SIZE

H. 22 cm

CONDITION

Fine condition

PRICE

Price available upon request