Description
This elegant pair of Parthian amphoras is distinguished by its rich turquoise-blue glaze, a hallmark of Parthian ceramic production and one of the most recognizable artistic traditions of ancient Mesopotamia and Persia. Each vessel features a gracefully rounded body with finely ribbed decoration, a flaring neck, and a pair of sturdy loop handles extending from the shoulder to the rim, combining both beauty and functionality.
The lustrous alkaline glaze, preserved with an attractive natural patina, reflects the advanced ceramic technology developed during the Parthian period. Such vessels were used for storing and serving valuable liquids, including wine, oils, perfumes, and other precious commodities, and would have been found in both domestic and funerary contexts
REFERENCE #
CR-IS-1025
CIVILIZATION
Parthian, 1st century BC – 3rd century AD
SIZE
L. 16 cm
CONDITION
Excellent condition
PRICE
$12000
PROVENANCE
Jerusalem Private Collection
