Ancient Holy Land Biblical Period Perfume Juglet, Judea (1786EOE) $395
$395.00
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This pottery Judean perfume juglet was made during the Biblical Period in the Holy Land used to hold perfume or other costly items. With a handle and thick lip, and upper body tapering inward to a narrow neck it was deigned for ease of use and to conserve its contents. Covered with slip to lessen leakage and improve appearance, juglets were used throughout the Roman Empire. This uncleaned authentic vessel is good condition with no repairs, aged patina, surface incrustation and mineral deposits, hairline cracks, and minor discoloration.
Description
This ancient-pottery juglet was created in the Holy Land and Levant during the Biblical Period likely under Herod the Great, king of ancient Judea or later in the Herodian Period (37BCE- 73CE). It is a terracotta earthenware juglet pouring vessel and utilitarian piece that held perfume or other costly oils, ointments or cosmetics. The globular body is decorated with subtle hardly visible rib-like decorations created by applying a brush to the sides as the potters wheel turned. The upper body tapers inward to a thin neck and has a curved handle. As its bottom is round, the juglet was either suspended or set in a holder. This uncleaned authentic vessel was covered with a slip and was buried confirmed by mineral, plant and earth adhesions, minor scratches and surface cracks and a small concave depression on one side. Slip losses reveal red terracotta clay underneath, but all these things are expected as it is nearly 2000 years old, was buried underground and has no restorations.
Additional information
Weight | 5 lbs |
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Dimensions | 8 × 8 × 8 in |
Place of Origin | Ancient Mediterranean |
Period | Ancient, Biblical Period |
Date | Herodian Period, 37 BCE – 73 CE |
Materials and Technique | Terracotta |
Dimensions (inches) | Ht: 4" Dia" 2.75" |
Dimensions (metric) | Ht: 10.16cm Dia: 6.98cm |
Weight | 3.6oz |
Condition | Very good, losses from wear and use, no restorations/repairs |
Item Number | 1786EOE |
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