Antiques
A Biblical Carinated Bowl (Crater), Middle Bronze Age II, ca 1850-1550 BC
- Item Number
- 339
- Estimated Value
- Priceless
- Opening Bid
- 900 USD
Item Description
"From the time of Abraham, an elegant clay Crater with cream burnished slip, used to mix wine and water. Even down to the time of the Romans, all wine was fortified: similar in consistency to port wine today, so Craters, such as this example were used to water it down before serving. for related examples see: Amiran, R. "Ancient Pottery of the Holy Land" page 97.
Povenance: From a private collection, Maryland, aquired via Sotheby's.com from Venus antiquities Jerusalem, Israel, in 2001. Previously excavated in Hebron.
Condition: Small chips professionally restored to crater rim and foot, the body intact and in very good condition overall.
Dimensions: Height: 18.2cm (7.2inches)"
Item Special Note
Viewing of Crater is by appointment only. Serious bidders should use the link below (Ask the seller a question about this item.) to set up an appointment.
Item will need to be picked up at Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh by 11am on December 15, 2011. Item will be mailed if it is not picked up by that date.
Shipping and handling will be charged if item is not picked up at Hillel by the proper date.
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