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Most small utilitarian pottery jars like this were made in ceramics centers in Africa-Proconsularis, the name for Roman North Africa territories and were either a perfume, oil, ointment or cosmetic jars. Wheel made it has grooved furrows etched on the surface without frills for durability.
Wine jugs from in the Judean Holy Land at the time of the first Jewish Temple were used for religious ceremonies and wine blessing as an important Jewish prayer. This carinated piece was made using the coil construction method and the paddle and anvil technique.
This highly decorated ancient lekanis from Apulia in Magna Graecia, the Roman name for the South Italy coastal area, with close-fitting top held cosmetics. Considered fine ware, fathers filled them with jewelry for their daughters’ wedding gifts.
Made in Roman North Africa, this small pouring vessel made of durable materials was called coarse wear for everyday use. Elegant in its simplicity It was made with a potters wheel. A fine small piece of history.
This miniature 4th century B.C.E xenon pottery vessel from Apulia, in Southeastern Italy, elegantly shaped with flared rim and handle with painted orange geometric designs, may have been made for children or as a votive vessel.
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