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ISRAELITE. Iron Age II B-C, circa 925-586 BCE. Large storage amphora. ...
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Classic Shipwreck Amphora
ISRAELITE. Iron Age II B-C, circa 925-586 BCE. Large storage amphora. Standing 22" tall, with a broad mouth and tapered lip, the conical top widens to a pronounced shoulder and the body tapers into a teardrop-shaped terminus; two small rounded handles extend from the shoulders. Pronounced ridges from wheel-thrown manufacture. Intact, with extensive marine encrustation indicating sea salvage. Cf. Amiran, R. Ancient Pottery of the Holy Land, Pl. 81, 8. With custom Lucite stand.From The Living Torah Museum Collection; ex Donald F. Brown Collection, acquired via private donation.
The amphora evolved in the Bronze Age as a means to transport liquids, primarily wine, by ship. The pointed bottom made them easy to store in a ship's hold partially filled with sand (later, special racks were also employed).
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2016 November 16 Biblical Archaeology & Related Objects Grand Format Auction #6170 (go to Auction Home page)
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